Day trip to Segovia the main goal for the day was to investigate the Roman aqueduct which was built around first century AD to channel water 17km to the city’s fountains and public baths from the Rio River, along the way we stopped at the Walls of Ávila
The walls of Ávila where completed in the 14th centuries and are 2.5 kms long, built to defend the towns people from Morrish armies the term Morrish translates to Muslim
We travelled to Segovia after Avila. Our first stop was the Alcázar of Segovia, a castle heavily defended by walls upon a hill. It played important role in King Alfonzo IV reconquering Spain from the Muslims. It was also home to Queen Isabella in the 15th century.
Next, Cathedral of Segovia is a gothic style cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was built in the 16th century.
The power and wealth of the catholic religion, its expansion, within the Portuguese Empire and Spanish Empire played a significant role in the world me see today.
Next, we moved to some incredible engineering of the Roman aqueduct. They made a 17km aqueduct to supply the upper city. It was levelled perfectly. Its left me with more questions than answers.
The aqueduct was built in 1st century AD. It has never collapsed or needed rebuilding.
Amazing Mitch!
The Organ is beautiful…