Title

The Alcazar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain, 2007. Artist: Samuel Magal

Caption

The Alcazar of Segovia, Segovia, Spain, 2007. 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

1964

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Samuel Magal

Reference

HRM19D76_015

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,2Mb (2,1Mb) / 11,4in x 17,1in / 3419 x 5129 (300dpi)

Keywords

Europe building buildings architecture country tower Spain Spanish continent European castle color colour defence Arab medieval fortress fortification Renaissance location century Segovia photograph concept Alcazar 21st century world heritage site mediaeval UNESCO Middle Ages Castilla y Leon historic 12th century TGN photograph Francisco de Sites & Photos Samuel Magal Alcazar of Segovia Segovia province Francisco de Mora Mora Magal Samuel Francisco de Mora photograph