Just a few hour drive from Madrid, Segovia feels like a different world. The historical, quiet town is a steep departure from the bustling city of Madrid, but just as special. Segovia looks and feels like a village taken straight out of a fairytale with its old world charm, ancient buildings, even complete with a castle. …show more content…
The arches of the wall frame the city and entice you into historic Plaza del Azoguejo. The Aqueduct of Segovia was built around the 1st century CE by the Romans to get fresh drinking water from the Rio Frio. The aqueduct is still considered an engineering marvel because the thousands of uneven marble stones are held together without a drop of mortar. Visitors can climb up the hill to get to the top of the Acueducto to view the stunning monument and get a breathtaking view of the ancient