Take a tour of The Alcázar of Segovia in Spain -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

In central Spain, a mighty, ship-like palace towers above the landscape.

Segovia's Alcazar has over a thousand years of history.

The current structure was designed in the 12th century.

The castle served as a royal palace until the 17th century.

It later became a prison, and then an artillery school.

The ornately decorated Alcazar houses many halls of art and military memorabilia.

Impressive architecture makes it a natural draw for tourists from around the world.