Spain & Portugal 2023

》Arrived through the Segovia-Guiomar train station

》Segovia-Guiomar train station

The “Guiomar” train station in Segovia is located on the outskirts of the city and facilitates access to and from Madrid and the Cantabrian and Mediterranean coastal regions.

》The Old Town of Segovia

Located in the centre of Spain, in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León. The centre is crowded together on the rocky bluff delineated by the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers.

Segovia is symbolic of a complex, historical reality. Its neighbourhoods, streets, and houses are laid out in accordance with a social structure in which hierarchy was organized and dominated by belonging to one of the different cultural communities. Moors, Christians, and Jews coexisted for a long period of time in the medieval city and worked together during the 16th century manufacturing boom.  The evidence of this cultural process can be seen in the large number of outstanding monuments in the city, among which, the Roman Aqueduct stands out. Other important monuments can be found in the property: the Alcázar, begun around the 11th century; several Romanesque churches; noble palaces from 15th and 16th centuries; the 16th-century Gothic cathedral, the last to be built in Spain in this style; and the Segovia Mint, the oldest industrial building still existing in Spain.

》Plaza Mayor

A town square located at the end of the street called Calle Real, which is one of the most famous streets in Segovia. Within Plaza Mayor, you can find several important buildings, such as the town hall, the Juan Bravo Theatre, the San Miguel Church, and the cathedral.

Centuries before the plaza was built in the 17th century, the space was treated as the center of the village, where vendors would install their stands and citizens would socialize and meet. It is said that in the middle ages, the street was known as Calle de la Cinteria, which means Ribbon Street because of the sector's shops and all its vendors.

》Casa Vicente Restaurante

This place serves meals, which are typical for the whole continent of Europe, spanish food with its delicious savory sauces and spices are popular among the Guests. To combat the hunger for sweet dishes, Casa Vicente can easily alleviate with its delicious desserts.Läs mer