Title

The Hall of Monarchs in the Alcazar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain, 2007. Artist: Samuel Magal

Caption

The Hall of Monarchs in the Alcazar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain, 2007. Pictured are five thrones and a portrait of King Felipe (Philip) II. The construction of this room in honour of past monarchs is linked to the reigns of Alfonso X (1252-1284) and Enrique (Henry) IV (1454-1474). The painting is a replica by Tiziano. The Alcazar of Segovia was originally built as an Arab fortress, probably in the 12th century. The majority of the current building was constructed during the Middle Ages and the palace was extended on a large scale. The Alcazar's profile resembles an imaginary ship rising above the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores Rivers. It is preceded by beautiful gardens with statues of Daoiz and Velarde, heroes of the War of Independence. The Old Town of Segovia was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

Date

1963

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Samuel Magal

Reference

HRM19D76_004

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

49,8Mb (5,2Mb) / 17,0in x 11,4in / 5111 x 3407 (300dpi)

Keywords

Europe building buildings people interior indoors architecture painting country Spain Spanish monarch continent European castle color colour defence king royal Arab medieval fortress seat fortification chair Renaissance location century monarchy Segovia inside photograph furniture royalty concept Alcazar 21st century world heritage site mediaeval UNESCO Middle Ages throne Castilla y Leon historic 12th century sovereign TGN King Philip II photograph Philip II King of Spain and Portugal Francisco de Sites & Photos Samuel Magal Alcazar of Segovia Segovia province Francisco de Mora Mora Hall of Monarchs Magal Samuel Francisco de Mora photograph