The Alcazar de Segovia is the original Castle that Inspired Walt Disney as well as Disneyland. It is original, authentic and is located on a cliff edge that overlooks the city and the surroundings. It offers one of the most magnificent views of the medieval city of Segovia.

The Alcázar of Segovia, located in the Castile and León region of central Spain, is widely cited as the primary inspiration for the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World and elements of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Built on a rocky crag between two rivers, the Alcázar features distinctive blue-gray slate turrets and a "bow-of-a-ship" shape that gives it a quintessential fairytale appearance. Originally a Roman fortress, it evolved into a royal palace, a state prison, and a military academy. In 2026, it remains one of Spain's most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites. While Disney Imagineers also drew inspiration from Neuschwanstein in Germany and various French chateaus, the unique cylindrical towers and the dramatic clifftop positioning of the Segovia fortress are clearly mirrored in the iconic silhouettes found at Disney parks. Visitors to the Alcázar in 2026 can climb the Tower of John II for a panoramic view that truly feels like stepping into a storybook.