Some more places I found along my journey around Spain.
The problem of visiting so many places in Spain in five weeks is how to blog about it. Even between the cities I visited, I stopped in between. How do I fit all these places in? Well, here, I guess.
The following places were places I stopped quickly at along the way on my road trip.
Starting with the Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso, my first royal palace. It’s a small but gorgeous 17th century palace near Segovia.
Wandering Jana A giant royal palace, of course, needs a giant chapel.
Wandering Jana There is a giant garden at the rear of the palace. The palace charges a fee; however, the garden is free.
Moving on to the little town of Simancas, which I visited after Valladolid.
Wandering Jana The Castle of Simancas.
Wandering Jana Views of the old Bridge of Simancas and the Rio Pisuerga.
Wandering Jana There is a handful of old buildings in the town.
After Simancas, I stopped in Tordesillas.
Wandering Jana Tordesillas’ super yellow Plaza Mayor.
Wandering Jana San Antolín de Tordesillas.
I continued to Medina del Campo, where you can wander around the ground floor of its castle, Castillo de la Mota, for free.
Wandering Jana It was awesomely foggy.
Wandering Jana The area between the walls.
Wandering Jana And it’s a courtyard.
Quick stop in Arevalo.
Wandering Jana Where I saw the Castle of Arevalo. Still foggy.
After visiting Ávila, I made a quick stop to see the Castle of Narros de Saldueña. It was in a town you wouldn’t expect a castle in.
Wandering Jana It’s a bit interesting looking.
After leaving Salamanca, I made a stop at gorgeous Salvatierra de Tormes.
Wandering Jana It overlooks the Reservoir of Santa Teresa.
Wandering Jana There’s only 78 people left in this town but it’s still cute.
Wandering Jana There are ruins right in the middle of town.
Wandering Jana Very cute.
Wandering Jana The ruined Castillo de la Mora.
While in Cordoba, I went outside of the city to visit the Castillo Almodovar del Rio, a privately owned castle that was used for filming Game of Thrones.
Wandering Jana It’s very much a castle. Previously there was an Ancient Roman fort on this hill, which the Moors built over. Later Christians and restorers are responsible for its appearance today.
Wandering Jana Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but it is an interesting castle.
Wandering Jana The courtyard.
Wandering Jana The main tower.
Wandering Jana An entrance used in Game of Thrones. This castle filled in for Highgarden.
Wandering Jana That balcony was also used for filming.
Wandering Jana The castle from above.
After I left Cordoba, I made my way to the ruins of the Medina Azahara. It was a 10th century fortified Moorish city-palace. Unfortunately, not all the site was open, so it was a short visit.
Wandering Jana You are more roped in here than Pompeii, which was sad.
Wandering Jana The palace was terraced up a hill.
Wandering Jana The Upper Basilica building, which housed government offices.
Wandering Jana It would have been a cool looking building.
Wandering Jana That basilica building again.
Wandering Jana Still has a sidewalk!
Wandering Jana Some of the walls are still pretty high.
Wandering Jana Cool arches. This palace must have been gorgeous.
Wandering Jana Very cool!
Next stop was the town of Andujar.
Wandering Jana Cute!
Wandering Jana There are several old buildings that can be found here.
Wandering Jana It’s a cute town.
Wandering Jana The tiny Capilla Del Cristo De la Agonia.
Wandering Jana More cute. The bell tower of Santa Maria.
Wandering Jana San Miguel Arcángel on the Plaza de España.
Wandering Jana Palacio de los Niños de Don Gome.
Now I’ve covered the last bit of my road trip, it now finally time to explore Madrid!
Check out my next update where I finally make it to Madrid!
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Start at the beginning of my travels around Spain!
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