Alcazar of Segovia

12th century1120Spain

CountrySpain

RegionSegovia

Period12th century

Year Built1120

About Alcazar of Segovia

One of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain with its ship-like shape. Isabella I was crowned Queen of Castile here in 1474. Said to have inspired Walt Disneys Cinderella Castle. Built on a rocky crag at the confluence of two rivers.

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