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Situated in Spains north-western region of Castilla y Leon, about a 45-minute drive away from Madrid, lies the picturesque city of Segovia. Flanked by the great Guadarrama Mountains and its snowy peaks, this relatively small yet very historic city marks its territory en-route the Camino de Santiago, leaving Madrid and coming to a spectacular end at Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia. As most of north-western Spain, there is a strong history of Celtic occupation, as well as stunning feats of Roman legacies, such as the incredible Segovia Aqueduct. There is a reason why Segovia has been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status  come and discover it.

The city offers unique and plentiful attractions, all of which make a worthwhile visit. The most notable sites include the most prominent landmark, the Segovia Cathedral, the long-time residence of many Castilian Royal figures, the Alcazar de Segovia (dating back to the 12^thcentury), and the Walls, a true legacy from the short-lived Moorish intervention in northern Spain. Segovia also has a distinguishable Jewish atmosphere, crowned by its Old main synagogue.

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The beautiful and romantic city of Segovia is located around 75 Kms North West of Spain,s capital Madrid in the province of Castilla y Leon.

It was declared a world heritage site ( Patrimonio de la Humidad ) in 1985 and is surrounded by ancient walls, towers and bells.

Inhabited by the Celts it was conquered by the Romans in 80 BC and converted into an important military base in the area. Each era has left its mark and character on Segovia resulting in a city longed to be discovered by travelers to this pretty part of Spain.

Segovia's structure is medieval with winding and narrow streets with inherited influence by the Jewish, Muslim and Christian cultures. All this together has made Segovia one the most beautiful and monumental cities in Spain.

The roman aqueduct is undoubtedly the most emblematic monument of the city . It was built during the age if the Flavios between the second half the first century and the start of the second century ( although no actual date was recorded in Roman sources ) , overseen by the emperors Vespasiano and Trajano it was built to transport water from the River Acebeda.

The aqueduct is a marvel of civil engineering by any standards and has suffered few modification over time which is quite a remarkable testament to its strength and design.

If you would like to visit and stay in near the roman aqueduct you will find a very nice selection of hotels in Segovia  in the area to suit all tastes and pockets.