Pedraza
Pedraza is one of the most scenic villages of the provincia de Segovia, also selected as one of the most beautiful villages of Spain. It kept much of its medieval aspect, including its unique entry door, a medieval carcel, its walls, it has a castle within the village itself, and no asphalted roads. One of the main delights is to walk through its streets. It is also a typical destination to taste the Segovian gastronomy. We visited the place on 15 February (2019).
We visited on a Friday, and we had the village to ourselves.
Typical facade from Pedraza.
And a typical street.
Julia pausing with these architectural beauties.
A strange, but cute, door.
Soportales of the Plaza Mayor.
Pedraza is a great place for a chat, as streets are full of welcoming stone benches.
The Puerta de la villa, the only entry (and exit) point. Above is the medieval carcel (the jail).
Waiting for the carcel to open!
Meanwhile, marvelling at the fields and mountains.
Still waiting!
Inside the medieval carcel, someone drew that.
Once inside, longing to get out.
Castillan window.
A rincon de la plaza mayor.
The Plaza Mayor of Pedraza is said to be among Spain's finest.
Every portion of every facade agrees with that.
Behind the Church.
The castle, adquired by Ignacio Zuloaga (painter).
Iglesia de Santa Maria.
Vultures (Buitres) taking their flight (note the nest on the bottom right). We did not spot Eagles.
A coffee in the Plaza Mayor, maybe our favourite Pedraza's spot.
Julia's favourite spot.
A good place to wait for the castle to open.
The castle, however, never opened its doors to the visitors of the day (despite it should have).
That's how far as we could get.
View of the aqueduct, with (in front) the Casa del Aguila Imperial.
Down there. That's what the top part of an aqueduct looks like.
Sideview, from the top.
The most advanced point of our excursion.
