Cabildo Catedral de Segovia
Segovia’s original Gothic cathedral was destroyed in 1520 during the short-lived uprising of the Castilian cities against the Habsburg kings. When the smoke cleared and the lords of Segovia were crushed, Carlos V ordered it rebuilt in the same style, making it Spain’s last Gothic cathedral. Just to be on the safe side, he also moved it to Plaza Mayor from its old spot next to the Alcázar. Construction began in 1525, and it was finally consecrated in 1768. Even on the brightest days, the interior is gloomy, but it is worth visiting to see the swirling, gold-encrusted altar created by José de Churriguera for the Santisimo Sacramento chapel circa 1700, as well as the stained-glass windows, elaborately carved choir stalls, and 16th- and 17th-century paintings. The serene cloisters predate the cathedral.
See website for hours of guided tours of the tower (7€ adults, 6€ seniors and students).
Segovia’s original Gothic cathedral was destroyed in 1520 during the short-lived uprising of the Castilian cities against the Habsburg kings. When the smoke cleared and the lords of Segovia were crushed, Carlos V ordered it rebuilt in the same style, making it Spain’s last Gothic cathedral. Just to be on the safe side, he also moved it to Plaza Mayor from its old spot next to the Alcázar. Construction began in 1525, and it was finally consecrated in 1768. Even on the brightest days, the interior is gloomy, but it is worth visiting to see the swirling, gold-encrusted altar created by José de Churriguera for the Santisimo Sacramento chapel circa 1700, as well as the stained-glass windows, elaborately carved choir stalls, and 16th- and 17th-century paintings. The serene cloisters predate the cathedral.
See website for hours of guided tours of the tower (7€ adults, 6€ seniors and students).
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