Discover Segovia Province Of Spain..

Spanish-Regions

The province of Segovia, located in central Spain, is a beautiful yet sparsely populated region. It is a great area to explore if you’re interested in immersing yourself in the traditions of Spain while still visiting some of the most famous historic sites in the country.

The Vital Statistics

Segovia province has a population of about 150,000 people, about 35% of whom live in the capital city of Segovia. There are over 200 municipalities in the province, most of them with 200 people or less. This means you can easily enjoy the convenience of an urban capital city but still get out into the countryside rather quickly. The province is known for its warm hospitality and legendary cuisine. Some of the most popular provincial foods include:

• La Granja Broad Beans

• Castilian Soup

• Roast Lamb

• Suckling Pig

• Calderatas (meat stews)

• Cantimpalo Spicy Sausage

• Ponche Segovian Cake

• Ribera del Duero wines

Leave your diet at home when you go to Segovia province, because delicious temptations are everywhere!

City of Segovia

The crown jewel of Segovia province is the capital city, also called Segovia. It has a rich history of primarily Roman influence, evidenced by the architecture and other interesting structures. Of course, you’ll want to visit the famed Roman Aqueduct, the dominant piece of ancient construction in the area. Amazingly, this 800 meter long structure was built entirely without cement, mortar, or any other material to bind the stones together. It has stood for almost 2,000 years and stayed strong because the pieces of stone fit together so perfectly.

Perhaps the most visible structure in the city of Segovia is the Alcazar, an enduring structure that has been in place since at least the 12th century. Despite centuries of remodeling, expansion, destruction and rebuilding the palace remains an adored part of the local landscape. Visitors gazing upon it for the first time may get a feeling that somehow, it looks familiar, and in fact it does - Alcazar was the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland. Popular culture aside, the palace is historically significant because it is where Isabel the Catholic lived at the time she became Queen of Spain, and it is also where Christopher Columbus had an audience with her when he was seeking funding for his famous voyage.

There are many other amazing sights that any visitor to the city of Segovia should make an effort to see. Its location at the top of a long ridge makes it an excellent place to view the surrounding countryside and the many restaurants, churches, cafes and shops make it an excellent place to explore for several days.

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