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For the Spanish classical guitarist, see Andrés Segovia. Andrés Torres Segovia 1st Marquess of Salobreña ( 21 February 1893 &ndash 2 June 1987) was a Spanish Classical guitarist
For the ancient city of southern Spain, see Segovia (Baetica). Segovia ( Ptol ii 6 § 56 was an ancient city of the Roman province of Hispania Baetica, on the river Silicense (probably the modern Guadajoz.
Segovia
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Location

Location of Segovia in Spain
Coordinates : 40°57′N, 4°10′W
Time zone : CET (GMT +1)
- summer : CEST (GMT +2)
General information
Native name Segovia (Spanish)
Spanish name Segovia
Postal code 40001-40006
Website http://www.segovia.es/
Administration
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Castilla y León
Province Segovia
Mayor Pedro Arahuetes (PSOE)
Geography
Land Area 163'6 km²
Altitude 1002 m AMSL
Population
Population 54,945 (2003)
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Aqueduct of Segovia
Aqueduct of Segovia
Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Spain Spain
Type Cultural
Criteria i, iii, iv
Reference 311
Region† Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription 1985  (9th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

Segovia is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Segovia in Castile-Leon. The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely the Aqueduct bridge is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex As of 2008 there are a total of 878 World Heritage Sites located in 145 "State Parties" Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe. Asia Minor, Cyprus, all of the Aegean Islands, the Canaries A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Segovia is a province of central/northern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. Castile and León (Castilla y León known formally as the Community of Castile and León is one of the seventeen autonomous communities of Spain. It is situated about an hour north of Madrid, at 40°57′N, 4°10′W. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. 55,586 people live in the municipality of Segovia.

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Name

Under Roman and Moorish rule, the city was called Segovia (Σεγουβία, Ptolemy ii. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC The description Moors has referred to several historic and modern populations of Muslim (and earlier non-Muslim people of Berber and Arab descent Claudius Ptolemaeus ( Greek: Klaúdios Ptolemaîos; after 83 &ndash ca 6. § 56) and Šiqūbiyyah (Arabic شقوبية) respectively. Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language This Celtic name probably means "fortress".

Sights

The old city is spectacularly situated atop a long, narrow promontory. It contains a wealth of monuments, including the cathedral, a famous ancient Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar, and various churches built in the Romanesque style including San Esteban, San Martin, and San Millan. This article is about the history and organisation of the cathedral The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely the Aqueduct bridge is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian The Alcázar of Segovia (which literally means Segovia Castle) is a stone fortification located in the old city of Segovia, Spain. The old city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is surrounded by walls built in the 8th century AD, probably on a Roman base, and rebuilt extensively during the 15th century. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16 A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site (such as a Forest, Mountain, Lake, Desert, Monument, Building, complex

Aqueduct

The Aqueduct of Segovia, typically the most recognized and famous symbol of Segovia, terminates at the entrance of the historic section. The Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely the Aqueduct bridge is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian It was built at the end of 1st to early 2nd century BC by the Romans during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula to bring water from the Río Frío (Cold River)(about 18 km away) to the city, requiring an elevated section in its last 1 kilometer (0. The Iberian Peninsula, or Iberia, is located in the extreme southwest of Europe, and includes modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra 6 mi) from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the walls of the old town. This elevated section, largely dominating the nearby scene, is supported by an engineering marvel of 166 arches and 120 pillars in two levels. It is made of 20,400 large, rough-hewn granite blocks, joined without mortar or clamps. Its maximum height of 28. 1 m (100. 53 ft) is found at the plaza of Azoguejo. A raised section of stonework in the center once had an inscription. Today only the holes for the bronze letters survive. The aqueduct continues to supply water to the city, albeit now in cast iron pipes laid in the original Roman channel.

Alcazar Castle

. The Alcázar, or castle-palace is perched at the tip of the promontory and towers over the countryside below. The Alcázar of Segovia (which literally means Segovia Castle) is a stone fortification located in the old city of Segovia, Spain. The history of the Alcázar begins at the end of the 11th century, when king Alfonso VI reconquered lands to the south of the river Duero down to Toledo and beyond. The city of Segovia was repopulated. It is thought that the construction of the castle began in those times. During the Middle Ages, the Alcazar of Segovia was the favorite residence of kings of Castile, and almost each king added new parts to the building, transforming the original fortress into a courtier residence and prolonging the construction of the castle till 16th century, when King Philip II added the conical spires and the slate roofs. A fire in 1862 destroyed part of the roofs, but they were restored in the very same style they were built more than 300 years ago.

Cathedral

Main article: Segovia Cathedral

The Cathedral of Segovia stands in the city's central plaza. Segovia Cathedral is located in Segovia Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Segovia Cathedral is located in Segovia Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Constructed by architect Juan Gil de Hontanon in the late Gothic style between 1522 and 1577, it is widely considered Europe's last great Gothic cathedral. Juan Gil de Hontañón ( Rasines, 1480 - Salamanca, May 11 1526) was a master builder and Trasmeran mason of Spain during The kind of Gothic is called Isabelino. Isabelline Gothic (in Spanish, Gótico Isabelino) is the name of an Architectural style that was developed in Spain, during Isabella

Church of Vera Cruz

The church of Vera Cruz, beyond the Alcazar and the city walls was founded by the Knights Templar. It is built in the circular style, a common design of the Templars, in recognition of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It is currently owned and maintained by the Knights of Malta.

Owing to these famous monuments, Segovia is a very popular tourist destination, especially as a day-trip from Madrid. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel

Demography

Demographic evolution of Segovia between 1991 and 2004
1991 1996 2001 2004
54,375 54,287 54,368 55,586

Twin Cities

Famous Segovians

External links

See also Juan Bravo (athlete. Juan Bravo (c 1483 Atienza &ndash 24 April[[ 521]] Villalar de los Comuneros) was Pedro Delgado Robledo (born April 15, 1960 in Segovia) also known as Perico, is a Spanish former professional Road bicycle racer Andrés Laguna de Segovia ( Segovia, 1499 - Guadalajara, 1559 was a Spanish humanist physician pharmacologist, and botanist Cayetano Redondo Aceña (1885 Segovia &mdash 21 May 1940, Madrid) Spanish politician journalist and Mayor of Madrid
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