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07-APR-2012

Alcázar de Segovia



The interior of the Castle of Segovia is in perfect accordance with the magnificence of its exterior. Many apartments are decorated with delicate traceries and pendant ornaments, in the style of the Alhambra, and, like those of the Alcazar of Seville, were executed by Arabian workmen during the Christian dominion of the fourteenth century, for in many places the crowns of the kings of Castille may be seen, surrounded by Latin mottoes [sic] and extracts from the Koran.
The original interior was badly damaged by fire in 1862, though they have since been partially restored. Today, the Alcázar remains one of the most popular historical sites in Spain and is one of the three major attractions in Segovia. Notable rooms are the Hall of Ajimeces which houses many works of art, the Hall of the Throne and the Hall of Kings with a frieze representing all of the Spanish Kings and Queens starting from Pelagius of Asturias down to Juana la Loca after moving to El Palacio Real in Madrid, Spain.

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Colin Dixon CPAGB25-May-2012 16:09
Wonderful details. : )
Fletcher Wildlife Garden25-May-2012 14:42
Amazing pattern! An excellent interior shot, Jose! Bravo! V
Bryan Murahashi25-May-2012 14:23
Beautiful ornate ceiling. V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)25-May-2012 14:22
Fabulous detail, terrific shot....
Jim Coffman25-May-2012 13:12
Beautiful detail,great capture.
Stephanie25-May-2012 11:25
Such a beautiful ceiling! :)
marko gregoric25-May-2012 10:52
Wonderful scene. V
Vickie BROWN25-May-2012 07:57
What a glorious ceiling with details, very nice photo and story!
Tom LeRoy25-May-2012 07:16
Beautiful interior shot, so interesting information. V
Martin Lamoon25-May-2012 07:06
Fantastic shot of this magnificent ceiling and walls. V
Yvonne25-May-2012 06:50
What a beautiful interior and very interesting history! v
woody3425-May-2012 06:37
A very beautiful image..and what a history to this Convent...,so lovely..
Mike H.25-May-2012 06:28
Awesome image of this convent interior, José!
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