Day 15 - Outdoors at Alcazar

The tour exits to the Well Balcony, the bow of the ship to continue with that analogy. This area offers some spectacular views.

Alcazar de Segovia Well Balcony

The Well, on the balcony. My back was against the prow. :-)

Discalced Carmelite Monastery (St. John of the Cross mausoleum) from Alcazar de Segovia Well Balcony

And there's a great view of the Discalced Carmelite Monastery with the mausoleum containg the remains of St. John of the Cross.

Segovia castle from below

The Alcazar as seen from the grassy park in the above photo. The Well Balcony is the closest point of the castle, in front of the round tower.

The Tower of John II

Construction of the great tower, an example of Gothic civilian architecture, was begun during the reign of John II as an extension of an older tower. However, it was completed during the reign of his son Henry IV. It was used as a state prison for a long time. There is a narrow staircase of 140 steps to reach the top.

View of Segovia's old town from John II Tower at Alcazar de Segovia

Ah, but the view was worth the climb! Looking back over Segovia.

View towards old Segovia and top of Alcazar de Segovia from John II Tower

Looking back over the walls, and the additional towers, towards Segovia.

Looking over Alcazar de Segovia from John II Tower

Looking in the opposite direction, over the plains, roughly south west.

Alcazar de Segovia as seen from old city walls

Looking back towards the Alcazar from the old city walls. The tower of John II is quite clearly visible.

Segovia By Night

It was a pleasant night, so after dinner I went out to take a couple of night time photos.

Segovia Cathedral at night, as seen from Church of San Millan

The Cathedral, as seen from near St. Millan's Church on Avenida de Fernandez Ladreda.

Segovia Viaduct

The aqueduct by night.

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