The Alcázar of Segovia, "Segovia Fortress", is a medieval castle located in the city of Segovia. It started off as a Roman fort. The present structure was largely built during the Muslim era as a fort. During the Christian era, Alfonso VIII and his wife, Eleanor of England, made Alcázar their principal residence during which time major work was carried out to erect the stone fortification as seen today. The Alcázar of Segovia was one of the favorite residences of the monarchs of Castile in the Middle Ages, as well as a key fortress in the defense of the kingdom.
