Amazing, from start to finish! I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist who explained…read moreeverything we needed to know to navigate the museum including the use of the audio guide. Once beginning I was so impressed with the time and detail that was put in to every explanation for each point of the audio guide. They clearly really wanted you to understand the material and took great efforts to make that happen. Once I entered the museum I was wowed by all of the artifacts that they had preserved and showcased. Again, the attention to detail paid in every display including the description of each item's significance, really helped establish a holistic understanding of the various facets of the mint and how it worked. One of the really cool things was seeing the components of how the water wheel worked form the interior of the building and then viewing it from the exterior of the building, again so a holistic understanding of the mechanism at play could be understood. Absolutely top notch museum, if traveling to or through Segovia, neglecting to come here would be a huge mistake.

Peñafiel turned out to be a pleasant surprise during the recent trip Gayle and I took to Spain. We…read morestarted the morning Día de Hispania (October 12) by driving out of Madrid to Segovia. After enjoying several hours there, it was on to Peñafiel for half the afternoon and the night. In some ways, this main town in the Ribera Wine Region was just a way station towards our upcoming 2 day stay in Santillana Del Mar. In many ways, we didn't take full advantage of Peñafiel and the surrounding areas. For example, the only wine we had was at the Hotel and we only walked by some of the Bodegas in Town. A friend's restaurant recommendation of El Lagar de Isilla in nearby Aranda de Duero went untried. Yet, Gayle and I had a great time. First of all, the Hotel Convento las Claras was wonderful. Our room was nicely appointed and comfortable, the inside Courtyard Lounge was architecturally welcoming, the restaurant (where we had Lunch) was one of the best meal experiences we had on our trip, and the outside Courtyard capped our evening as we relaxed over a drink and conversation. The marque Peñafiel Castle was also of fun visit. We skipped the Wine Museum that's located there and simply walked around the Castle and through some of the grounds. We also took a lot of pictures, as this Ark really is a stunning sight. We also stumbled upon this Tourist Office when Gayle and I were admiring the Plaza del Coso. Thanks to their map, we walked around a lot more and enjoyed walking down various streets and admiring such sights as Saint Paul's Church and Convent (where we watched a Monk give a private tour to a group), the Clock Tower, various historic houses and Bodegas, and finally the River and the City Walls.

While randomly walking through Segovia, my friend and I ran across this museum. For 3 euros, you…read morecan tour the museum and do a food tasting of cheese, wine, and iberian ham. The museum isn't that big and has 3 major sections. There are translations in English, so you can find out what is going on. They have information about some of their spirits industry, wheat, and food. Afterwards, you watch a short video about Segovia, then do the tasting. To me, the most charming thing about the museum is the owner. He is super nice and answers all of your questions about Segovia or just food in general. Caveat though, the owner speaks mainly Spanish, so you will get the most out of your experience conversing in Spanish rather than English.

This food museum was next to our hotel so immediately after checking in, we checked out this…read moremuseum. The museum itself is quite small, and features a few old items but it has a lot of interesting information regarding the history of food in Segovia printed on colourful displays on the walls in both Spanish and English. I have the feeling that the Spanish version is a tad more comprehensive, but nevertheless, you get a real sense of the scope of food production, tradition and importance that is held in this little walled city - both for the city itself, as well as for the rest of Spain. If you pay 5 Euro, following your walk around the museum (you'll need no more than an hour), you are treated to a tasting of local cheeses, bread, meats and a "sweet treat". I won't spoil what that is, but we did pick up a box of these to eat later! The staff are supremely helpful and informative. And whilst their English isn't great, and my Spanish is basically non-existent - we made do just fine.The foyer also sells a range of local dairy products, meats, wine and beers. We took away a few Segovian beers to drink on our hotel's terrace and they went down a treat!

One of the most beautiful museums you can visit in Spain! The building itself is a work of art,…read moreespecially the stunning roofs of the rooms. You can comfortably explore the museum in about two hours; while it's not massive, the selection of artwork presented is exquisite and well worth your time. The highlight has to be the gorgeous double cloister--ornate and a delight to explore on both levels. The grand staircase nearby is also dramatically lit and fascinating to study. The museum's facade is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, and just inside, you'll find a modern and elegant gift shop and bookstore. Among my personal favorites was a painting of Veronica's veil, signed with typical flair by the great Zurbarán, along with an impressive ensemble of carved choir stalls. The large altarpiece is positioned so visitors can see its backside, a rare opportunity that offers insight into its construction. I'm sure discerning visitors will discover their own favorites here too. This museum is truly a treasure!

Segovia is a fun town and besides the aqueduct this place is another site to visit because it's a…read morecastle! So much art and architecture to admire It's beautiful and it's always a trip to take a trip down history past!

We enjoyed the Alcázar very much. It wasn't too crowded and we could linger at the displays and not…read morefeel rushed. There are several different levels of tours with some including audio.