Segovia Information

Segovia, UNESCO Heritage Site, is a gem that shows to the world the three most precious icons: the Aqueduct, the Cathedral and the Alcazar. Furthermore, visitors can enjoy a wide range of samples from Romanesque, Gothic and Mudejar styles.

In ancient times, rogues and traders gathered at the souk located at the Azoguejo square, from where you’ll face the impressive aqueduct which reaches its peak with 28m high.

The aqueduct is the unique monument in the world in its category, in that the stones that have been skillfully placed on top of each other without any mortar to fix them in place are still as they were when it was originally constructed by the Romans.

Take the Royal Street, and stop at the viewpoint of Canaleja where you can admire the view over the suburb of San Millán where the majestic Romanesque church is erected.

At this point stands the house of Peaks, with an original facade and Gothic details. At the left hand side there is the Alhondiga, a XV century building and former grain warehouse. Through a small staircase you can access the Medina del Campo square, which is one of the most beautiful within Europe. From there you can see: the Romanesque church of San Martín, located near the statue of Juan Bravo as well as a beautiful fountain, the Palacio and Torreón de Lozoya which is from the XV century and the house of Bornos Solier, as well as the old jail, where the writer Lope de Vega was imprisoned.

In the Square of Corpus Christi, a church with the same name can be found - which formerly was the Main Synagogue. The church still has the original Jewish decoration preserved.

Then once arriving to the Main Square, here stands the splendid late Gothic-style Cathedral including great treasures as well as an archive with over five hundred ancient books, among which is the first book printed in Spain. The square is enclosed by the city hall, the Juan Bravo Theater and the church of San Miguel.

We turn left on the street of Marqués del Arco where on the space called the pavement, the main facade of the Cathedral can be seen with its tall and slender tower. Crossing the street, through the narrow alley of the Mute, we get into one of the few remaining Jewish Courtyard. Following down the street we arrive, to San Andrés gate, the heart of this neighborhood that preserves the layout of some streets of the time.

Waking to the Plaza de la Merced, you will find the Romanesque church of San Andrés, from here you will find the beginning of the street of Daoíz which still has buildings with Romanesque frontage. Across the street are the gardens which give access to the Alcazar. A visit to the monument is a must. Next to it is the building of the ancient House of chemistry (where tickets can be purchased for access to the monument), which is where the law of definite proportions was discovered by French scientist Louis Proust.

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