Segovia Archive

  • When we were in Madrid a couple of years ago, we only had time for one day trip outside the city.  We chose the idyllic, walled city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with narrow cobblestone streets, magnificent architecture...

    Wandering through the Alcazar of Segovia

    Posted on May 2, 2012 | 56 Comments
    When we were in Madrid a couple of years ago, we only had time for one day trip outside the city.  We chose the idyllic, walled city of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with narrow cobblestone streets, magnificent architecture...

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  • Segovia was a town of many churches and attractions that took my breath away.  Entering the town through the aqueduct, the visitor’s center was on the right side which opened at 9 AM. The staff was helpful and spoke English...

    The Sights of Segovia with kids

    Posted on October 5, 2011 | No Comments
    Segovia was a town of many churches and attractions that took my breath away.  Entering the town through the aqueduct, the visitor’s center was on the right side which opened at 9 AM. The staff was helpful and spoke English...

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  • EATS We got to Segovia early in the morning when nothing was open yet.  We found a little coffee shop next to Horno del Asar right by the aqueduct where we had more churro con chocolate.  It was also a...

    Segovia with kids: Eating and Shopping

    Posted on October 5, 2011 | No Comments
    EATS We got to Segovia early in the morning when nothing was open yet.  We found a little coffee shop next to Horno del Asar right by the aqueduct where we had more churro con chocolate.  It was also a...

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  • We took the Renfe train from Madrid’s Chamartin metro station and bought our tickets there on the day of travel since we weren’t sure about our schedule. Ticket prices RT were about 20 Euro and children tickets were about 12...

    Getting to Segovia with kids

    Posted on October 5, 2011 | No Comments
    We took the Renfe train from Madrid’s Chamartin metro station and bought our tickets there on the day of travel since we weren’t sure about our schedule. Ticket prices RT were about 20 Euro and children tickets were about 12...

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  • Segovia was truly an idyllic Spanish city. This was how I pictured Old World Spain with winding, narrow cobblestone streets and marvelous architecture.  We knew we had to visit this walled city with numerous cathedrals, a large Roman aqueduct and...

    Segovia Day Trip with kids

    Posted on September 4, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Segovia was truly an idyllic Spanish city. This was how I pictured Old World Spain with winding, narrow cobblestone streets and marvelous architecture.  We knew we had to visit this walled city with numerous cathedrals, a large Roman aqueduct and...

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