European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 12, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Focus the Aqueduct of Segovia 5f?Jin a sturdy remnant of he roman occupation dominates fhe modern Day secy Ine of the Foin. Segovia Spain s ancient jewel photos by Stephanie James stories by Diana Vaidez staff writer the roman Aqueduct t is ill that remains of a time when chariots carried mighty warriors under its Arches. And generations of age have worn away the blood from hundreds of . It s a City that s been lived in by Many Civili actions. And what they have left behind makes Segovia one of Spain s top attractions. The Aqueduct dominates the c Ity front As Many uncles As artist have drawn it and photographers have shot it. The 167 archways Span More than 2,400 feet and the Aqueduct stands More than 92 feet at its highest Point in the a a a de a of Uejo where autos and a mopeds hurriedly pass underneath. It still carries water although historians estimate its c construction in the second Century. It s not just the Aqueduct that makes the City a much visit a site. Segovia 50 Miles North of Madrid is Rich with history common to cities that have thrived for More than 2,000 years. It has a Long string of occupants beginning with the celts who historians believe founded the City about 700 . The romans took Possession about 80 .,  by he visigoths arabs and eventually the castilian. Under the castilian the c Ity acquired the status of a Royal court. Isabella the Catholic who launched Christopher Ccolumbus on his historic venture to the new world was owned Queen of Castile in 1474 in Segovia. Segovia is easy to tour on foot. Starting at the Aqueduct the town s main attractions the Aqueduct gothic style c ale Coral and Majestic Alca a Castle can be seen  a Lew hours. The City tour begins 112 stairs up the Aqueduct s West Wall. A sleepy narrow residential sleet Gravador i Spinosa leads tourists to uan Bravo a main route t the town Square. Here at the highest Point in the City stands the Cathedral Santa Maria. The Cathedral was rebuilt Starling in 1525, after the original 12th-Century romanesque one was ruined in 1521. The Marthet Ciure is gothic although the period was Renaissance. The Cathedral towers 290 feel Over the main -.quare, which is surrounded by souvenir shops and snack bars. Several outdoor cafes offer fresh air As continued on / / 8 stripes Magazine september 12, 1985