Alcázar of Segovia

Medieval Spanish castle.

Overview

Alcázar of Segovia, using stone, is a 12th-century castle in Segovia, Spain.

Core Characteristics

• Fortified stone walls.
• Gothic, Renaissance elements.
• Castle aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 12th century.
• Civic: Castle.
• Medieval Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Fortification (theory), Tower (element), Medieval (movement)