With just a small bit of adventurousness and some walking, you will have no trouble seeing all of Segovia Spain. Segovia is on a small, triangular bluff, which makes it a perfect place to explore on foot. Every turn you take you're confronted with a church, cathedral, aqueduct, plaza, or castle! For photographers, you may even have difficulty getting to your 'destination', since you will find so many other opportunities along the way! This is the Calle de Daoiz, running from the Cathedral in Plaza Mayor to the Alcazar. It's a wonderful street in the winter with no crowds! But you still need to watch for the occasional car, just squeeze yourself against the building.
I never get tired of the narrow streets in some old European cities, especially the spooky look they have at night when no one is around. It's almost a bit too spooky sometimes! But this shot was taken right outside my bed and breakfast in Segovia Spain. In February, the sun doesn't rise until around 8 am so you can do some 'nighttime' photography at quite reasonable hours! This shot was taken about 7 am! Segovia is a marvelous place to visit, only 50 miles from Madrid and a short 30 min trip by AVE (high speed) train. Segovia has a great section of Roman aqueduct right in the midst of town, a great Gothic cathedral on the main square in town, a castle that inspired Walt Disney, old town walls, and some great regional food.
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