Alcazar of Segovia sees procession suspended on 3 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 03:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
In Segovia, the Alcazar of Segovia (Alcázar de Segovia) became the starting point of a cancelled procession when rain forced organisers to change the Isabel proclamation programme on 3 October 2026. The event organiser announced the change on 30 September 2026, keeping the main performances but suspending the cortege from the castle.
Rain suspends the Alcazar procession on 3 October
The procession had been scheduled to leave the Plaza de la Reina Victoria Eugenia, beside the castle entrance, at 5.30pm on 3 October. It was due to cross Segovia's historic centre before reaching the cathedral, where the historical recreation was planned.
The organiser's updated programme for 3 October says that rain led to the suspension of the cortege from the Alcazar and the area around the cathedral. The two proclamation performances, planned for 6.15pm and 8.15pm, moved to the Aula Magna at IE University instead of taking place in the cathedral forecourt.
The programme formed part of the third edition of the Proclamación de Isabel la Católica, which ran from 28 September to 4 October 2026. Its historical subject was Isabel's proclamation as Queen of Castile in Segovia on 13 December 1474. The change linked a medieval royal departure point with a present-day cultural event, but removed the outdoor route that was meant to begin at the castle.
The castle links Isabel's 1474 story to Segovia
The fortress rises on a rocky promontory between the Eresma and Clamores rivers. The official monument site describes it as a royal palace and fortress associated with the Trastámara monarchs, whose alterations shaped its palace interiors and defensive profile.
Isabel left the castle in 1474 to be proclaimed queen, a connection that gives the suspended procession its specific historical setting. The regional heritage summary records the castle's later roles as a royal residence, state prison and Royal Artillery College. The building was reconstructed after a serious fire in 1862, and its history now continues through museum and archive uses.
Segovia's old city and Roman aqueduct entered the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1985. The castle is part of that historic urban setting, so the suspended route changed access to a public event without changing the monument's heritage status or its regular role as a visitor attraction.
Visiting Alcazar of Segovia: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The programme change took effect for the procession planned on 3 October 2026. The cortege from the castle entrance was suspended because of rain, while the proclamation performances moved indoors to IE University.
- The change concerned the outdoor event route, not a general closure of the castle. The operator lists the Alcazar as open daily, with the seasonal timetable running until 31 October 2026.
- The monument is in Segovia's historic centre, at Plaza Reina Victoria Eugenia. Segovia can be reached from Madrid by high-speed rail, with services stopping at Segovia-Guiomar, and the castle is approached on foot through the old city.
- The site stands above the valleys of the Eresma and Clamores. The Torre de Juan II has a spiral staircase with 152 steps and is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
- Spanish is the official language used locally and Spain's national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Alcazar of Segovia
When was the procession planned at Alcazar of Segovia?
The procession was planned for 3 October 2026, leaving the Plaza de la Reina Victoria Eugenia beside the castle entrance. Rain led organisers to suspend it.
What happened to the Isabel proclamation in Segovia?
The two performances on 3 October 2026 moved to the Aula Magna at IE University. The change followed the suspension of the outdoor cortege and the relocation of the main performances.
Where is Alcazar of Segovia and how do you get there?
The castle is in Segovia's historic centre between the Eresma and Clamores rivers. Travellers can reach Segovia by high-speed rail from Madrid and continue through the old city on foot.
