Alcazar de Segovia

It was fairly late when we left San Ildefonso grounds after the fountain show, and we headed back to Segovia to see the Alcazar. The building is on the top of a hill inside Segovia, and Oliver fell asleep as we started driving. When we got there, Karina decided to stay back with him, and so Nadia and Napoleon went in with only 40 minutes to visit.

The building itself is impressive, with an amazing view of the entire city. It was used to house the army that was charged with protecting the city, and the building houses a collection of armors and weapons. The building itself has some moorish influences. We particularly liked the towers on the outside of the building, which turned out to be an inspiration for Walt Disney's castle.

Although the visit was rushed, it was totally worth it. The art, the views, and the memory of running around trying to capture the moment in images to share with Karina will stay with us long after we go back to New York.Read more