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Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Toledo, Spain

Segovia is known for its Roman-era aqueduct that runs through its city center. It is an engineering masterpiece and it has been delivering water into the city until 1970.

Aqueduct and Cathedral in Segovia

Avila

We loved Avila’s medieval city wall that encloses the entire city.

Avila is enclosed by 2.5 km of intact city wall, one of the longest in the world.
We discussed the spirituality of St Theresa of Avila during our walk of her hometown.

Salamanca

Salamanca and the cathedral
View of a river from a Roman-era bridge
Plaza de Mayor

Toledo

Inside the Cathedral
Our apartment has an amazing view of the old city
El Greco’s Burial of Count Orgaz in Toledo – a famous piece of art advocating for the doctrines of the Counter-Reformation
Venison stew is a popular dish in Toledo
Broad-beans stew with partridge, a dish with Moorish and Jewish influence
An old city gate where the reconquistor armies first entered Toledo in around 1087

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