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Aqueduct of Segovia
旅旅の径The most iconic and well-known landscape in Segovia, Spain, is the "Ancient Roman Aqueduct".
During the reign of Emperor Trajan of Ancient Rome (53-117 AD), in order to bring the water of the Frio River 18 kilometers away into the city of Segovia, the method of digging a canal and building an aqueduct was adopted to bring water into the city. The aqueduct, with a total length of 813 meters, is made of dry masonry (without mortar) of khaki granite, which is extremely solid and magnificent.
The aqueduct is 813 meters long, and 128 towering columns support 148 double-layer arches. The top of the trough is a water channel, which is more than 30 meters above the ground; the initial cross-section standard is 30X30cm, which was repaired and enlarged at the end of the 15th century, and was converted into a cement trough around 1930, and has been maintained and used ever since.
The aqueduct has become the city symbol of Segovia. The city emblem and flag of Segovia, the image of the aqueduct are in the center. In 1985, the ancient city of Segovia and the ancient Roman aqueduct were listed as world cultural heritage.
Today, the aqueduct stands at the southern end of the core tourist area of the ancient city of Segovia; the south side is the parking lot (vehicles are not allowed to enter the core tourist area), and the north side is the large square and the tourist center.
The bustling tourists coming and going, looking up and queuing up to take pictures, are all impressed by the unique and beautiful scenery.
Alcazar
ZZar ChiOne of the best activities that I love to do in Segovia . Soo lovely
Catedral de Segovia
旅旅の径The Segovia Cathedral, which stands at the highest point of the ancient city of Segovia, has won the reputation of "the lady of the church" for its graceful and elegant shape.
In 1520, the old Romanesque church on the original site was burned down in the war; during the reign of Carlos V, the construction of the new church began in 1525 and took nearly 200 years to complete.
As the latest Gothic church built in Spain, the Segovia Cathedral is a classic of late Gothic architecture. The 88-meter-high Byzantine bell tower pierces the sky, the Romanesque arch is magnificent, the Gothic spire towers are scattered, and the towering main tower and the numerous small spires are set off, which makes the "lady" look more beautiful... In the Plaza Mayor in front of the church, enthusiastic tourists took photos with the cathedral as the background.
Plaza Mayor
旅旅の径Built in 1610, Majoor Square is located in the center of the city, is the largest of the N squares in the ancient city of Segovia. The spacious square, the bright blue slabs highlight the vicissitudes, the simple iron pavilion sits at the C position, the surrounding shops are in scale, and the tourists who wear the flow look around with enthusiasm. The square is surrounded by exquisite buildings, the Juan Bravo Theatre, which was completed in East-1917 and has a pink exterior wall, the Segovia Cathedral, which was built in West-1678 and has the reputation of "the lady in the church", and the St. Miguel Church, which was rebuilt in South-1558 and has a red spire of earth. North-1610 and the square at the same time, the bright yellow city hall... colorful colors, diverse styles, each other interesting, shining.
Iglesia de San Martin
旅旅の径The Church of St. Martin, located in the center of the old town of Segovia, attracts visitors with its typical Mudhar style. The Church of St. Martin is located in the Moorish Mosque in its early years, and the Mudhar "mud tank" style; The 12th century was converted into a Catholic church, and the architectural style presents a high integration of European and Arab culture... The bell tower is still the square tower of the mosque, and the church nouveau combines the Mudhar style of the interlocking tower and the arched tower with the Roman-style semicircular arch. The top of the tower and the gate of the church are Gothic, Roman-style arched corridors, and the pillar sculptures of each Roman column have different exquisite patterns. The small St. Martin's Church, the epitome of the multicultural blend of the ancient city of Segovia, is worth a look.
Segovia Saint Martin Square
旅旅の径Located in the center of the old city of Segovia, Plaza San Martín is small in size but has great charm.
The square is shaped like a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the Church of San Martín built in the 12th century (the square is named after it). With its typical Mudejar style, it is a microcosm of the multicultural integration of the ancient city.
The two right-angled sides are many residential buildings. The restaurants and bars facing the street have attracted many tourists to stop and taste.
Two sculptures stand prominently in the center of the square. A bronze sculpture - a monument to Juan Bravo, a hero of Segovia. Bravo holds the flag in one hand and holds the sword in the other, and his heroic spirit is overwhelming; a gray-white stone sculpture - a European beauty version of the Sphinx, has a unique charm.
Tips: Juan Bravo, the city hero of Segovia, led the city uprising against the king's tyranny in 1520 and was captured and sacrificed in 1521. In his memory, the Juan Bravo Theater was built in the Plaza Mayor in 1917 and a bronze statue was erected in the Plaza San Martín in 1921.