Alcázar

Segovia’s Alcázar is a fairy-tale like castle that has served many different purposes throughout the centuries. It was first envisioned as a fortress, then a royal palace, then State Prison, then Royal College of Artillery and a historical archive. From 1764 to 1862 the Alcázar was the Royal College of Artillery, and it trained almost all of Spain’s officers until a fire damaged much of its insides. Today it is a General Military Archive and as well as a museum showcasing Segovia and Spain’s history. Many of the rooms have been beautifully restored and decorated to help you imagine what it was like to live here. Does its outside appearance remind you of another famous castle? If so, you’re right! This castle was one of the inspirations for Walt Disney’s Cinderella castle.