European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Segovia o Canencia m-604 to m-611 a Miraflores de la Sierra the Golden coloured Cathedral dominates the simple but elegant Skyline of Segovia which Many spaniards Call the most Beautiful City in site to behold by David Tarrant staff writer name a tall ship that s never touched water but still takes thousands of travellers for an enjoyable cruise every year. That s no hard Riddle to the Spanish. It s obviously the castilian City of Segovia a which rises trom a bulwark of Rock like the prow of a ship perpetually navigating the churning Waters of Spanish history. Segovia is located in the Lush Green Eresuma Valley at the Crossroads of the Eresuma and Claymores Rivers 40. Miles Northwest of Madrid. What helps to give it its unique appearance is the Alcazar fortress. The fortress is perched on a rugged triangular Rock out from the City s East Side. It has a Strong awesome Beauty that puts it among the most photographed Sites in Spain. The Castle was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and remodeler in the 19th Century after a fire destroyed much of the roof. Inside the Alcazar visitors can stroll alone or in Tours from room to room paying special attention to the Many tapestries decorative ceilings and stained Glass windows As Well As to a treasure lode of historical and Art objects. But a visit would t be Complete without climbing to the top of the keep or Torre continued on Page 12 August 29, 1991 stripes Magazine
