Segovia
an old city of Spain; at the N. foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama; 32 miles N. N. W. of Madrid. It occupies a rocky eminence 3,300 feet above sealevel, is surrounded by ruinous walls with round towers, and consists of narrow uneven streets, with old, quaint, and stately houses, and numerous parish churches and convents. The fortress or castle_is perched on the W. extremity of the rocky height, and was originally Moorish, but has been gradually restored since its destruction by fire in 1862; its towers and windows command magnificent views.
The cathedral (1521-1577) is one of the finest specimens of late Gothic in Spain.
The grand aqueduct, built in the time of Trajan, is a very fine example of Roman SEGREGATION architectural work. It consists of two rows of arches, the one resting on the other, some 2,600 feet long and 102 feet ture of paper, pottery, and cloth are car- ried on. Segovia was a place of importure of paper, pottery, and cloth are carried on. Segovia was a place of importance during the time of the Romans, and was frequently the residence of the kings of Castile and Leon. The unresisting town was sacked in 1808 by the French.
Pop. about 15,000.