Segovia+city+walls

=Segovia City Walls=

Engineered with blind arches, granite blocks, and towers, the Segovia city walls are for sure one of a kind. The length of these walls is three kilometers, surrounding the city of Segovia. The walls contain eighty towers and several doors. They were built back in the 11th century when Alfonso VI of Castile was in control. The walls are being held up by two towers. When the walls were first built there were five gates, but today only three gates are still standing.

Atop of one of the towers, the ramparts, you can see a stunning few of the Jewish quarter and the cities unique military and medieval architecture. The type of architecture that you will not find any where here in the United States. You also have a great view of the Clamores valley and the Jewish cemetery.

The artistic period in which these walls were designed in was Romanesque. There are many semi- circles in this architectural design and also many arches and rectangular blocks.The walls are built out of granite blocks. Interestingly, the walls are also made of reused gravestones from the Romans. The city walls of Segovia were created to protect the city and keep it a safe, enjoyable place to live.