Segovia was conquered by the Romans in the 1st century and became a military center. The Roman aqueduct of Segovia is remarkably well preserved. This impressive construction forms part of the setting of the magnificent historic city of Segovia， which was added to the World Heritage List in 1985. The aqueduct， a centuriesold Roman construction， was built to channel channel n.海峡， 水道， 沟， 路线 vt.引导， 开导， 形成河道 信道，频道 water from the River Frio to Segovia， about 18 km away. It consists of two rows of superimposed superimposed 成阶层的， 有层理的 arcades resting on 128 pillars and reaches a maximum height of 285 m. It was constructed with granite granite n.花岗岩 ashlars without mortar and is a masterpiece of Roman engineering. This huge construction has not been dated， although its building techniques allow a comparison with the “Aqua Claudia” in Rome， which was built between 38 and 52 A.D.. Recent excavations excavation n.挖掘， 发掘， 挖掘成的洞， 出土文物 at the base of the pillars seem to confirm that the Aqueduct of Segovia was built around the year 50 A.D.. It was restored at the end of the fifteenth century and has been maintained and in use ever since.
In the walled enclosure， Segovia still has many other buildings that are almost completely preserved. Since the eleventh century， as part of the curtain wall， the Alcazar， a fortress， has stood on the rivers Eresma and Clamores. Also noteworthy are the Romanesque churches in the city with their typical porticoed atriums atrium n.中庭， 心房 dating from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
It has one of the largest concentrations of Romanesque churches in all of Europe， most dating back to the 11th century. It is home to the famous Alcazar castle， which was the inspiration for Walt Disney，s Sleeping Beauty Castle and the place where Queen Isabel gave Columbus financial backing for his trip to discover the Americas. Segovia is bordered by two rivers and is a beautiful city full of narrow cobblestone cobblestone n.圆石， 鹅卵石 streets. The inhabitants of the town have a penchant for suckling pig and fullbodied Ribera Del Duero wines， which are a treat when enjoyed in the atmospheric， traditional “Asador” restaurants in the old town. There are charming， classically Spanish streets， restaurants， and cafes. Segovia has a rich architectural heritage， full of Gothic， Roman and Romanesque Romanesque n.罗马式 styles.
In Roman and Medieval times Segovia had great importance regarding wool production and was the strategic strategic adj.战略的， 战略上的 site of a Roman military base. Today， it is know for agriculture and tourism. In 1985， Segovia，s tourism popularity grew when it was declared by UNESCO， “Heritage of Mankind”. The city is very close to Madrid， a 54 mile drive that makes it an easy and attractive destination for tourists. Hidden within the mountains this small charming charming adj.迷人的， 娇媚的 town is a must see for visitors to Spain.
Although this city is known for its religious and cultural heritage， there is another side to Segovia that some don，t see. As in other parts of Spain， Segovia is famous for its love of the pig， cooked in a million ways. Roast suckling pig， cochinillo， is a delicacy in Segovia. Fish， cured pork， and cold sausages sausage n.香肠， 腊肠 are a few more of the common ingredients that you will find in Segovian dishes. There is a wonderful variety of cheeses using sheep， goat， and the traditional cows milk. A major part of Segovian gastronomy gastronomy n.美食法， 烹饪法， 享乐主义 is the use of mushrooms in dishes. Segovia is known for Black Truffles， and has one of the most highly regarded regions in Spain for its gastronomy. There are the usual array of oddities， such as frog legs， escargot escargot n.（法语）食用蜗牛， dried beef， horsemeat， etc that will appear on the menus and are worth a try if you dare.
There is a deeprooted wine tradition in Castilla y Leon， which dates back literally centuries. There are a variety of grapes that are cultivated along the Duero river， but the only ones allowed in the prestigious Ribera del Duero appellation appellation n.名称， 称呼 are Tempranillo (called Tinta del Pais locally， red)， and Albillo (a neutral white grape long out of fashion). In the other wine regions such as Rueda and Toro， Tinta del Pais is grown along with Verdejo， Mencia， and Preito Picudo grape varieties. The climate is very dry and windy with cold winters creating a sound environment for Tempranillo and other local grape varieties. Aromatic， very fruity fruity adj.果味的， (酒)有葡萄味的， (声音)洪亮的 red wines are the main success of this area.
The Casa Mila
米拉宫
米拉宫是高迪在巴塞罗那设计的最后一栋建筑，堪称他最成熟的作品，也是他当之无愧的现代主义建筑代表作，1984年被列为世界文化遗产。这座波浪形建筑从里到外没有一个直角，整个设计没有一条直线，是高迪自然主义的极佳实践，在这里登顶可以眺望都市，入内可以参观高迪建筑展览。
