Castles are always fortresses that draw a lot of attention, which you want to visit and of course photograph. And although they have international “fame”, in Spain we have several, and you are going to love one of them.
Today We show you the castle that is the same as Disney’s. Yes, the Sleeping Beauty Castle, a symbol of Disney, is very close to us and it is perfect to visit with the family, since it is the dream of many boys and girls, and even many adults.
In Spain, specifically in Segovia, there is much to visit: the Alcázar, the Roman Aqueduct and the Cathedral. A city that is close to Madrid and to which, from the capital, we can often escape, if only to enjoy a delicious suckling pig. But there is much more.
Precisely the Alcázar is an architectural marvel, an imposing castle that was once a royal palace. Raised on top of a rocky hill, this majestic castle has an aesthetic very similar to the famous Disney castle. And inside you will love visiting it because it is impressive! gardens, steep stairs, Patio de Armas, striking and baroque rooms with Mudejar decoration, bedrooms, golden ceilings, armor, mullioned windows, paintings… and many more jewels.
No, it is not a legend. The Alcazar of Segovia so impressed Walt Disney that he used it as inspiration to create the castle for his first feature film, although it is also said that it served as a model for the one in Sleeping Beauty. Its image has gone around the world thanks to its appearance of a fairy tale palace.
Interestingly, in the world there are several Disney castles that exist in reality, open to the public, and the one we are dealing with is one of them.
Photos | Alcazar of Segovia, Getyourguide