Segovia Cuisine:
Roasts are common in the whole of Castile-Leon, but in Segovia they are something beyond the norm. The suckling pig is the king of the Segovian roasts, but it is not the only one. The suckling lamb is famous in this province, as in the rest of Castile-Leon. The beef is also superior, as it comes from the livestock that grazes in Pradena and Villacastín.
Let us not forget that pork, ever-present in Segovian cuisine, is not only used for roasted dishes, but also in the making of excellent hams and sausages, like Iberian cured ham and the famous Cantimpalos 'chorizo', a spicy sausage that is very traditional of Spain.
About the Area
The province of Segovia offers us several routes for getting to know its history, art and culture. The palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, the Valsaín Centre for the Interpretation of Nature and the Riofrío palace and woods are some of the points of interest along the Route of the Royal Residences.
Another of the major attractions of Segovia is the Route of the Castles, in which as well as the defensive architecture of Turégano and Castilnovo, we can visit towns with a strong medieval flavour, such as Fuentepelayo and Sepúlveda.
The Natural Park of las Hoces del Río Duratón and its church of Santiago will show us exceptional landscapes and to get a taste of popular architecture, nothing is better than travelling the Route of the Mountain Villages, which will take us to Sotosalbos, Pedraza and Riaza.
Attractions
Roman Aqueduct (Acueducto Romano) - This architectural marvel was built by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. Constructed of mortarless granite, it consists of 118 arches and in one two-tiered section, it soars 29m to its highest point. The Spanish call it El Puente. It spans the Plaza del Azoguejo, the old market square, stretching nearly 800 yards. When the Moors took Segovia in 1072, they destroyed 36 arches, which were later rebuilt under Ferdinand and Isabella in 1484.
Cabildo Catedral de Segovia - Constructed between 1515 and 1558, this is the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain. Fronting the historic Plaza Mayor, it stands on the spot where Isabella I was proclaimed queen of Castile. It contains numerous treasures, such as the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (created by the flamboyant Churriguera), stained-glass windows, elaborately carved choir stalls, and 16th and 17th Century paintings, including a reredos portraying the deposition of Christ from the cross by Juan de Juni. The cloisters are older than the cathedral, dating from an earlier church that was destroyed in the War of the Comuneros. Inside the cathedral, museum visitors will find jewellry, paintings and a collection of rare antique manuscripts. The cathedral is open daily 9:30am to 6pm. Admission to the cathedral is free, but visitors have to pay 1.80 to visit the cloisters, museum, and chapel room. Children 11 and younger are free. The cathedral is located on the Plaza Catedral, Marques del Arco.
El Alcazar - If there is one castle that you should visit, it is this one. Many people have become poetic about it, comparing it to a giant boat sailing through the clouds. View the Alcazar first from below, at the junction of the Clamores and Eresma Rivers. It is on the west side of Segovia, and you may not spot it when you first enter the city, but that is part of the surprise. The castle dates from the 12th century, but a large segment, which contained its Moorish ceilings, was destroyed by fire in 1862. Restoration has continued over the years. Royal romance is associated with the Alcazar, and the interior exhibits many remnants of days gone by. Ascend the hazardous stairs of the tower, originally built as a prison, for a panoramic view of Segovia. Admission is 3.10 adults, 2.20 children 8-14, free for children 7 and under. The castle is located at Plaza de La Reina Victoria Eugenia.
Esteban Vicente Contemporary Art Museum - Housed in a newly renovated 15th Century palace, a permanent collection of some 142 works by the Abstract Expressionist artist, Esteban Vicente, are exhibited. The Spanish-born artist, who has described himself as "an American painter, with very deep and loving Spanish roots", was born in a small town outside Segovia in 1903. He played a pivotal role in the development of American abstract art. Vicente's paintings and collages convey his sense of structure and feelings of luminous serenity with colours of astonishing vibrancy, brilliance, and range. This is a must-see activity for art-lovers. Admission is 2.40 adults, 1.20 seniors and students, free for children under 12 The museum is located on Plazuela de las Bellas.
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