Segovia information
Alcazar of Segovia
Opening hours:
Summer: from 10:00 to 19:00 hours. Winter: from 10:00 to 18:00 hours.
Lying between the confluence of the river Eresma and the river Clamores, the first documented record of the fortress dates back to Christian writings in the twelfth century. It was built on top of a rock, that is testament to its military status. It also served as a residence for Alfonso VIII and this was the place where the Catholic Isabel was proclaimed Queen of Castile. In 1764, Charles II founded the Royal College of Artillery in this location. In the thirteenth century the building took on an air of Gothic elegance thanks to the work of the architects of John II and Henry IV both of Spain. The last architectural phase was done in 1587 by the architect Francisco de Mora, possibly in collaboration with Juan de Herrera, who did the Main Courtyard and the Honour School. The edifice has a number of secret passageways that lead to the river and connect several of the city's palaces together.
Admission:
Regular: € 2.25. Students: € 1.65. Segovia Schools by request: admission is free. Pensioners and associations: € 1.50. Travel agencies: € 1.95.
Source: Web server of Instituto de Turismo de España, TURESPAÑA.