European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 12, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse Top a View from he Alcazar showing the Mesa of the Countryside and at left one of he several stain Glass windows of the Alcazar. ?. It raws Segovia continued from Page 8 Well As refreshment during Good weather. White signs Reading Alcazar it and from the Cathedral to the Castle. The Alcazar sits overlooking the Eresuma and clamors Rivers and a l other passes into the Valley putting it in perfect position for fighting. As with the Aqueduct it s not known when the Alcazar was built. But the extensions that characterize the modern Castle were begun in the 13lh Century. The Castle looks new Only because restoration from a 1862 fire was completed in 1940. A tour Cost 100 pesetas about 60 cents. Inside there s the Tower of Juan ii which in the 16th Century during the Spanish inquisition was used As a state prison where leading political figures were thrown into its the dungeons. The 151-Slep climb to the lower s top is not the Only thing that s breathtaking. The View of the surrounding Countryside is Beautiful. The tour through the Castle takes visitors through the throne room where stands two handsome High backed Royal chairs and the Galley room which contains one of the largest displays of medieval Armor in Spain. After sightseeing for lunch or dinner tourists Tan enjoy the Segoviano specially Cochin Itlo As
