Day Trips from Madrid: Touring Segovia’s Colossal Alcazar

David’s Been Here brings you to the city of Segovia, Spain where David tours the breathtaking Alcazar de Segovia. A stone fortification dating back to 1120, this massive castle structure has been everything from a fortress and palace to state prison and military academy. Looking to get out of Madrid for the day? Take the thirty-minute train ride from the capital to reach this historic city, and tour this surreal, storybook fortification. For more information on visiting Alcazar and all the top sites of Segovia, check out the David’s Been Here Guide to Madrid, now available for your Kindle as well.