Segovia - an engineering wonder!
When we entered the city of Segovia we couldn't believe our eyes. Stretching as far as the eye could see was the amazing Roman aqueduct. Built around AD50 - completely without mortar - two tiers of arches extend for 15kms. It is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient monuments in the world.
Another city, another church!
The 12 sided Iglesia de la Vera Cruz was built in the 13th century by the Knights Templar and is supposed to contain a piece of the true cross!
The imposing Alcázar - a fortification rising out on a rocky crag high above the river was originally a fortress but it has also served as a royal palace, a prison and a military academy. It is said to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney's 'Cinderella Castle'.
...... and the piece de resistance .....
This little piggy ....... was on the menu for our lunch at Segovia!
These pics show the before and after of our scrumptious lunch. Perfectly crisp skin, the whitest of succulent flesh and little if any fat!
Cochinillo - roast suckling pig! Yummo!!!
This must be Segovia's signature dish as we saw it on the tables of almost every restaurant we passed by.
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