My postcard photo of the Alcazar of Segovia! A castle has stood in this spot since the 1100s, and it is one of the castles that Walt Disney used for inspiration on his fairy tale castles.
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Suits of armor inside the Alcazar (or castle) of Segovia. This castle may be pretty, but it saw action in several battles over the centuries.
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A turret atop the Alcazar
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Looking out from the top of Segovia’s Alcazar on the surrounding landscape.
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Built between the 11th and 13th Centuries, Avila’s walls enclose 31 hectares, and its 88 turrets would have been imposing to any foes.
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Close up with some of the turrets of Avila
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The Walls of Avila – the final UNESCO site on our tour of Spain.
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Our last evening in Spain ended with a final look at the Walls of Avila.