Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Puerta de Segovia
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
1. Puerta de Segovia Marker
Junto a este lugar estuvo desde la decada de 1570 la Puerta de Segovia construida por Felipe II y derribada en 1852
Near this location was the Segovia Gate, built by Felipe II in the 1570s and demolished in 1852.
Erected 1991 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1570.
Location. 40° 24.83′ N, 3° 42.952′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. It is on Calle de Segovia, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Segovia 35, Madrid 28005, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Doρa Mariana de Austria (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Juan Escobedo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Primera Iglesia de Santa Maria / First Church of Santa Maria (approx. 0.3 kilometers
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
2. Puerta de Segovia Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
3. Puerta de Segovia Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
