Collins, William Wiehe, 1862- · New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 315
convent ofFranciscan nuns. Next in importance to the Cathedral is the compara-tively new building of the Alcazar. Standing high upon the crags, below which the Eresma and Clamoresmeet, it occupies an unrivalled position. A fine view ofthis truly Castilian fortress is obtained from the beautifulwalk… … SEGOVIA the rock on which their foundations rest. The huge em-battled tower and drawbridge assist the feeling ofstrength; and it only requires the weathering of years,adding broken colour to the somewhat new-looking ex-terior, to make this a perfect specimen of mediaeval ar-chitecture. The building…
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