What to do and see in Segovia, Castile and Leon: The Best Churches & Cathedrals

January 24, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Segovia is a picturesque old city with twisting alleyways, the highest concentration of Romanesque churches in all of Europe and pedestrian-only streets, all bordered by a medieval wall and two rivers. In 1985, this sleepy Castillan town was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. One of the main tourist attractions is Alcázar, a royal palace built sometime around the 11th century where Queen Isabel agreed to fund Christopher Columbus’ exploration of the New World. The picturesque palace is said to be Walt Disney’s inspiration for Cinderella's Castle.
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1. Cathedral of Segovia

Plaza Mayor s/n, 40001 Segovia Spain +34 921 46 22 05 [email protected] http://catedralsegovia.es/
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4.5 based on 3,386 reviews

Cathedral of Segovia

The Holy Cathedral of Segovia is a Catholic temple devoted to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and San Frutos. During the Communions War (1520 – 1522) the Cathedral was destroyed, it was located in front of the Fortress. They decided to build a new one. The first stone of the new Cathedral was used the 8th of June 1525 in its current location and its design relies on the architect D. Juan Gil de Hontañón. A Late Gothic style can particularly be seen on the Cathedral’s tower, the highest one during the XVII century. In 1614, a fire caused the destruction of its wooden spire. Hence, a stone spire designed by Pedro de Brizuela was used as a substitute. It was consecrated the 16th of July 1768 by Bishop D. José Martínez Escalzo. Currently, it is known by many as “The Lady of Cathedrals”, due to its size and slenderness.

Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia

Segovia's Cathedral is said to be the last of Spain's Gothic cathedrals, started in 1525 after the previous cathedral was destroyed, but then not finished until 250 years later. Its interior is beautiful, typically sumptuous in the Spanish way and at times over-the-top. We also thought the building a more manageable size to explore than some of Spain's grandest cathedrals like Burgos or Toledo. Even so, it still took us nearly an hour to see it all, including the cloisters the chapterhouse and the treasures on display on the lower levels, and without doing the tower tour, which was only available in Spanish.

2. San Esteban Church

Plaza de San Esteban, Segovia Spain
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

San Esteban Church

Reviewed By pedroc794 - Segovia, Spain

It is the best exponent of Segovian Romanesque church tower art. The large esplanade on which it which border was situated allows the observation of the front walls of the church both day and night. It is also worth a visit inside. This tower, the acueduct, the cathedral towers, the city walls and the "Alcazar" Castle makes a fantastic skyline of the town from the valladolid road, 5 km from the city center.

3. Iglesia de Santos Justo y Pastor

Plaza de San Justo, 40001 Segovia Spain +34 921 42 24 13 http://www.arteguias.com/iglesia/santosjustopastorsegovia.htm
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Iglesia de Santos Justo y Pastor

4. Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepcion

40001 Segovia Spain
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepcion

5. San Martin Church

Plaza de la Medina del Campo S/N, 40001 Segovia Spain +34 921 46 26 43 http://www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/arte/monumentos/segovia/iglesia_de_san_martin.html
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San Martin Church

Reviewed By mickr899 - Dublin, Ireland

Between the Aqueduct and Plaza Mayor. Do not skip vising this church. Ornate alter but totally bare elsewhere. Another photo opportunity in Segovia

6. Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Fuencisla

Paseo Segundo Rincon 1, 40003 Segovia Spain +34 921 43 31 85 http://www.obispadodesegovia.es/segovia/santuario-de-la-fuencisla
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Santuario de Nuestra Senora de la Fuencisla

7. Iglesia de El Salvador

Plaza Salvador s/n, 40001 Segovia Spain http://segoguiados.eu/iglesia-de-san-salvador
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Iglesia de El Salvador

8. Iglesia de San Juan de los Caballeros

Plaza Colmenares, 40001 Segovia Spain
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Iglesia de San Juan de los Caballeros

9. Iglesia de San Miguel

Calle La Infanta Isabel 1, 40001 Segovia Spain
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4.0 based on 41 reviews

Iglesia de San Miguel

10. Iglesia de San Clemente

Avda. Fernandez Ladreda, 21, 40001 Segovia Spain http://segovia-romanica.com/#mejor/iglesia-san-clemente
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Iglesia de San Clemente

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