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Iglesia deSan Lorenzo
Convento deSan Vicente
SeminarioConciliar
Palacio dela Diputación
Casa dela Moneda
Casa dela Quimica
Muralla
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CementerioMunicipal
Academiade Artillería
JardinesSan Roque
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PlazaConde Alpuente
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Plaza deAzoguejo
Plaza delSeminario
PlazaMayor
Plaza delSocorro
PlazaSan Esteban
Plaza dela Merced
PlazaJardín
Plaza deSan Justo
Plaza de la ReinaVictoria Eugenia
Plaza delDoctor Gila
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Itinerary I1. Church of San Millán2. Church of San Clemente3. Aqueduct4. Church of San Justo5. Monastery of San Antonio el Real
Itinerary II6. Casa de los Picos7. Alhóndiga8. Church of San Martín9. Torreón de los Lozoya
10. Convent of Corpus Christi11. Cathedral12. Church of San Miguel13. Church of San Andrés14. Alcázar15. Casa del Sol. Provincial Museum
of Segovia
Itinerary III16. Casa de las Cadenas
17. Church of San Juan de los Caballeros18. Church of San Sebastián19. Church of San Nicolás20. Church of San Quirce21. Church of San Esteban22. Palacio Episcopal23. Hercules Tower24. Church of La Trinidad25. Torreón de Arias Dávila
Itinerary IV26. Monastery of Santa Cruz la Real27. Monastery of El Parral28. Church of La Vera Cruz29. Convent of the Padres Carmelitas
Descalzos30. Sanctuary of La Fuencisla
Other places of interest31. Antonio Machado House-Museum32. Esteban Vicente Museum of
Contemporary Art
Tourist Information OfficePost OfficeHospitalParadorParkingPoliceBus Station
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C O N T E N T S
Introduction 1
Itineraries in the city 3Outside the Walls 3Segovia, World Heritage City 5Los Caballeros Quarter 9Scenic City Route 11Other Places of Interest 13
Itineraries throughout the province 14The Royal Route 14The Mudejar Route 16The Mountain Villages
Route 17The Castle Route 18Other Places of Interest 19
Entertainment and events 20
General information 24Cantabrian Sea
Text:Tomás Díaz Martínez
Translation:J. West
Photographs:TURESPAÑA Archives
Layout:P&L MARÍN
Published by:© Turespaña
Secretaría de Estadode Turismo y Comercio
Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio
Printed by:EGRAF, S. A.
D.L. M. 49989-2005NIPO: 704-05-161-7
Printed in Spain
4th edition
The Cathedral with the Sierra de Guadarrama in the background
egovia is a beautiful city standing on a rockyoutcrop between the Eresma and Clamoresrivers one thousand meters (3,300 feet)
above sea level and twelve kilometers (7 miles) from the Sierrade Guadarrama. Capital of the province of the same name,Segovia's livelihood relies on the exploitation of its livestock,forests, and agricultural resources, in addition to the art of good eating.
Motorists making the journey from Madrid (about 90 km, or56 miles) are recommended to take Autovía A-6, crossing theSistema Central by the Guadarrama tunnel, and then turn rightonto the N-603 and drive straight on to the city, or alternativelytake the AP-61 toll motorway.
Its proximity to high mountains makes Segovia a place with a cold but invigorating climate. Freezing temperatures arecommon during the lengthy winter season. This, in turn, favorsthe exuberance of nature, proliferation of forests, streams, and landscapes of great beauty. Hotels are perfectly adapted tothe climatic conditions and are intent on making the visitor'sstay as comfortable as possible.
Segovia has been given the nickname of the Stone Ship. This isbecause the profile of the Alcázar castle perched on the rocksresembles the prow of a ship while the Cathedral tower serves asthe mast. Lyricism aside, Segovia is one of the richest cities in Spain for monuments, as well as historical and culturaltraditions. The UNESCO acknowledged this in 1985 bydeclaring it a World Heritage City.
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Originally a series of villages, it wasconquered by the Romans in thefirst century and became a militaryemporium. At the fall of theRoman Empire, peoples from the North of Europe settled hereuntil they were overpowered by the Arabs. While under Arabdomination, Segovia became capitalof various Moorish kingdoms.
In 1088, Segovia was conquered by Alfonso VI, king of Castile,initiating a period of politicalimportance and became theresidence of the court of theTrastámara dynasty, seat of abishop, and a prosperous tradingcenter with northern Europe dueto its wealth of livestock andburgeoning textile industry.
During this period, the majority ofthe numerous Romanesquemonuments were built, makingSegovia the city center with thelargest number of Romanesqueconstructions in all of Europe.
In the 15th century, Segovia rose toprominence with the Trastámaras,becoming the center of the royalcourt. In 1474, and as theculminating point of this era,Isabella the Catholic was proclaimedqueen of the kingdom of Castile in the Church of San Miguel.
When Charles V came to thethrone with his new imperialgovernment, Segovia refused toadmit the loss of its preeminenceand headed the uprising known asthe Revolt of the Comuneros andwas defeated in 1521. The city was then relegated to a secondaryrole politically but maintained itseconomic power centered aroundtextile manufacturing, reaching itspeak during the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the textileindustry collapsed, destroying with it much of the city's activity.In the 18th century, it regainedsome of its splendor with theBourbon monarchs, primarily withthe building of the stately palacesat La Granja and Riofrío.
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Academiade Artillería
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JardínBotánico
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Plaza deAzoguejo
Plaza deSan Justo
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The Romanesque Church ofSan Millán (1) is situated near the beginning of the
pedestrian avenue ofFernández Ladreda. It was built in the 12th century and isconsidered by many to be the best example of SegovianRomanesque. The tower,Mozarab in style and earlierthan the rest of the building,the porch, and the four apses are of special interest.Proceeding along Avenida deFernández Ladreda, to theright we encounter the Churchof San Clemente (2), alsoRomanesque with a notableapse with blind arches.
A little further along, we cometo the Plaza del Azoguejo.Here the Roman Aqueduct (3)rises in all its splendor to aheight of 29 meters (95 ft.) This remarkable work ofengineering, the largest and best preserved from theRoman Empire, dates from thefirst century and transported
Professional tourist guidesmay be engaged by contactingthe Tourist Offices in the city.
As a general rule, museums and art galleries are open to the public from Tuesday toSaturday in the morning andafternoon, on Sundays andPublic Holidays during themorning only, and are closed onMondays. For fuller informationkindly contact your nearestTourist Information Office.
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water from more than fifteenkilometers away. Its hugeblocks of granite are joined by an extraordinary oppositionof forces without any kind of mortar. Today it is the city'slandmark and a work ofexceptional beauty.
Following the Aqueduct onleaving the walled sector, wecan detour on the street calledCalle Ochoa Ondátegui untilreaching Plaza de San Justowhere we find the Church of San Justo (4). A somber 12th century church, it wasbuilt in honor of the figure of Christ known as Cristo de los Gascones and housesexceptional Romanesquefrescos in the interior.
We take Calle de Ruiz de Alda returning towards theAqueduct; upon arriving at
the Plaza de Díaz Sanz, theperspective makes the Romanconstruction resemble agigantic wall. In the samePlaza, we find the ArtilleryAcademy, a former Franciscanconvent.
Further along, at thebeginning of the Aqueduct,we turn to the right next to the walls of the convent of Santa Rita, and we takeCalle de San Antonio whichleads us to the Monastery of San Antonio el Real (5). The monastery, formersummer residence of kingEnrique IV, has the bestMudejar coffered ceiling in Segovia, some Flemishpaintings from the 15thcentury, furniture, books,clothing and sculpture fromthe period.
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Plaza deAzoguejo
Plaza delSeminario
PlazaMayor
Plaza delSocorro
PlazaSan Esteban
Plaza dela Merced
PlazaJardín
Plaza de la ReinaVictoria Eugenia
Plaza delDoctor Gila
Plaza DoctorLaguna
Plaza AurelioHernández
Plaza de laMorería
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Starting at the Plaza Azoguejo,we take the street of CalleCervantes, the first stretch of what Segovians call "Calle Real" or Royal Street, a pedestrian walk that includesCalle Cervantes, Calle JuanBravo, Plaza del Corpus, and Calle de Isabel la Católica,ending at the Plaza Mayor.
The first sight that takesvisitors by surprise is the Casa de los Picos (6), a 15thcentury mansion noted for its remarkable facade studdedwith pointed granite pyramids,presently used as the School of Applied Arts and ArtisticTrades.
Further along to the left, we encounter the palace of
Count Alpuente decoratedwith interesting plasterpargetting or "esgrafiado"work (obtained by raking over smooth plaster to create a design in relief) on thefacade and Flamboyant Gothic windows. On a nearbystreet is the old Alhóndiga (7),a public granary in the LateGothic style now used as the Municipal Archives andexhibit hall.
Segovia, a WorldHeritage City
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Returning to the Calle Real,along the stretch called CalleJuan Bravo, to the left we seethe Casa del Siglo XV, LateGothic in style and today ashop and exhibit hall. Rightaway we reach one of theloveliest spots in the city, thePlaza de Medina del Campo.
In this square, we find thestatue of Juan Bravo,celebrated "comunero" in therevolt against Charles V, whichoccupies the center of theopen space, the Church of San Martín (8), the Torreón de los Lozoya (9), and othermonumental buildings. San Martín is a magnificentRomanesque church witharchitectural elements added pertaining to different styles; Mozarabremains in the interior, aRomanesque–Mudejar towerwith a Baroque spire, splendidporches, and a parish museum.The Torreón (large fortifiedtower) is a 14th centurydefensive construction whereexhibits are held throughoutthe year.
After leaving the Church of SanMartín, to the right we comeupon the former Royal Jail, amedieval building which, aftermuch restoration, houses apublic library. Shortly, we arriveat the Plaza del Corpus wherewe find the Convent of Corpus
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Christi (10), a former Jewishsynagogue transformed into achurch in 1410. Continuingalong Calle de Isabel laCatólica, we reach the PlazaMayor (Main Square), vitalcenter of the walled sector ofthe city.
To the left of the porticoedplaza stands the imposingCathedral (11). Its constructionwas initiated in 1525 under thedirection of Juan Gil deHontañón in the Late Gothicstyle, taking advantage of theremains of the Old Cathedralwhich was erected in front ofthe Alcázar castle anddestroyed by fire during theRevolt of the Comuneros.
In the Cathedral, various partsrescued from the Old Cathedralcan be found, including aHispano–Flemish Gothic cloisterby Juan Guas, magnificentchoir stalls, and the main
Also in the Plaza Mayor, wehave the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall), dating from 1610,and the Juan Bravo Theater.Very close to the square, onCalle Infanta Isabel, is theChurch of San Miguel (12),today mainly Gothic in style,but with some Romanesqueelements from the primitivetemple where Isabella theCatholic was crowned Queenof Castile, such as the sobersculptures of the doorway.
We continue our tour and takeCalle de Marqués de Arco. At the beginning of the street,we find the Casa del Marquésdel Arco, dating from thesecond half of the 15thcentury. Shortly, we reach thePlaza de la Merced, laid outwith gardens, where theChurch of San Andrés (13) is found. It is Romanesque instyle and dates from the 12th century and has a bricktower with a slate spire.
The last stretch of our walkbefore arriving at the Alcázarcastle is part of the Canonjíasquarter, called this because ofthe large number of canons of the church that lived here at one time. It is the bestassembly of civil Romanesquearchitecture in all of Europe.When it was built, it wasseparated from the rest of thecity by walls and gates but only
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facade. From the structureerected in the 16th century, ofparticular interest are the SanFrutos doorway facing thePlaza Mayor, the free–standingtower, originally 100 metershigh and today with 12 less,the apse with its buttresses andpinnacles, the Baroque highaltarpiece by Sabatini, theneoclassical retrochoir byVentura Rodríguez, andnumerous smaller chapelshousing works by Pereira,Guas, Juan de Juni, GregorioHernández and others.
The Cathedral Museum housesHispano–Flemish panels and16th century paintings,Romanesque and Gothicsculpture, silver and goldworks, tapestries, and acollection of incunabula,including the Synod ofAguilafuerte, the firstnon–literary book printed inSpain.
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featuring different monarchs,the Throne Room, Hall of theArched Windows, and theChimney Room, to cite a few.We can also visit the roomsdedicated to the Royal ArtilleryAcademy, and others wherediverse military objects areexhibited.
We now take the Ronda Don Juan II until a small streetto our right, almost a littlesquare, takes us to the Casa del Sol (15). The ProvincialMuseum of Segovia housesarcheological remains, glassfrom La Granja, painting,sculpture, etc.
Continuing on Ronda DonJuan II, we pass beneath the Puerta de San Andrés, a gateway that leads to theformer Jewish quarter ofSegovia. Staying close to thewalls, we proceed along Calle Leopoldo Moreno untilwe reach Paseo del Salón; a pleasant garden and a niceplace to rest.
one remains, La Claustra,situated on the neighboringstreet of Calle Velarde.
At the end of the Calle Daoiz,continuation of Marqués del Arco, we come to theAlcázar (14), preceded by the gardens of Queen VictoriaEugenia, a green oasis wherethe Old Cathedral once stood.To the left, we find the Casa de la Química, in which Louis Proust formulated hisfamous laws.
The majestic fortress isstrategically positioned at theconfluence of the Eresma andClamores rivers, and at firstglance, we focus on theimpressive tower of Juan II, 80 meters (260 feet) high with12 turrets on the upper part,the tower of Alfonso X theWise to the north, and thespectacular defensive moat. In the interior, we discover thecourtyards called Patio deArmas and Patio del Reloj; the Hall of Kings for a frieze
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Starting again at theAqueduct, we now take Callede San Juan, admiring thewalls. Just before entering thewalled sector, we see to theleft the 15th century Casa de las Cadenas (16). The Plazadel Conde Cheste is a lovelysquare enclosed by splendidold homes and mansions ofnoble families, including thePalaces of La Floresta, CountCheste, and Uceda–Peralta.
To the right, on Calle Luis FelipePeñalosa, we come to thegarden where the Church ofSan Juan de los Caballeros (17)was built in the Romanesquestyle with profusely decoratedareas. It now houses theZuloaga Museum.
Returning to the Plaza delConde Cheste, we take the
Calle de San Sebastián until wereach the Church of SanSebastián (18), which has aRomanesque exterior andBaroque interior. Returning tothe Plaza once again, this timewe take the Calle de SanAgustín.
Afterwards, we proceed onCalle de San Nicolás, and atonce to the right, we see the12th century RomanesqueChurch of San Nicolás (19),now a Municipal TheaterWorkshop.
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Continuing on Calle SanQuirce, passing by the Conventof Las Oblatas, we come to a square and encounter theChurch of San Quirce (20), also built in the Romanesquestyle during the 12th century,presently the meeting place of the Academy of History and Art of San Quirce, as well as the convent of theMadres Dominicas, whereancient carvings arereproduced.
We continue on Travesía de los Capuchinos, arriving at thePlaza de San Esteban to admirethe Church of San Esteban (21)and the Palacio Episcopal (22).The church is Late Romanesquein style from the 13th centuryand has one of the highest and best Romanesque towersin all of Spain, in addition to a magnificent porch. The palace, on the other hand, is a Plateresque buildingfrom the 16th century and
houses religious painting andsculpture from differentperiods.
We take Calle de Valdeláguilafirst and then the street ofTrinidad to reach the Torre deHercules (23), a good exampleof medieval militaryarchitecture from the 13th century. We also find the Church of La Trinidad (24),one of the best preservedRomanesque churches.Deserving special mention inthe interior is the "Santa Faz"(Holy Face) by the artist,Ambrosius Benson, as well asthe chapel with a lovelydoorway by Juan Guas.
Turning afterwards to theright, we come to Plaza delDoctor Laguna where we encounter Torreón de Arias Dávila (25), a towerdecorated with Islamicgeometric designs, dating from the 15th century.
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Santa Faz. Church of La Trinidad
This itinerary goes outside thecity center and is perfect for anice long walk.
Starting at the Aqueduct, wetake the street called Vía Romauntil we turn left at Calle SantaCatalina and soon arrive at the Romanesque Church of San Lorenzo with itsMudejar tower, situated on a medieval–looking square.
We then take Calle Puente de San Lorenzo to continueafterwards on Calle de San Vicente and come to theConvent of San Vicente, theoldest one in the city. In theyear 140, a temple of Jupiterwas located on this site, whichwas later destroyed by fire. In the year 919, a church wasbuilt honoring Saint Vincent.
Retracing our steps to thePlaza de San Lorenzo, we thentake Calle de Cardenal Zúñigato get to the Monastery of
Santa Cruz la Real (26), aGothic–Isabelline structureboasting an interestingdoorway by Juan Guas. Nearby, we find the Cave ofSanto Domingo de Guzmán, asecluded and mysterious spot.
Departing towards the right,we take the stairs that godown to the bridge of theAlameda del Parral. Veeringtowards the left, we reach theMonastery of El Parral (27), a Flamboyant Gothicconstruction started in 1447and still unfinished, as can beobserved on the main facade.Juan Guas participated in itsdesign, and the exceptionalhigh altarpiece, the alabastertombs of the Marquis ofVillena, and cloisters of themonastery are all worthvisiting.
Taking the Calle de la Monedaand crossing the bridge, wefind to the right the buildingthat was once the Casa de la Moneda (old Mint) by Juande Herrera.
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Taking the Paseo del SantoDomingo again, we turn tothe right, among groves of trees and at the foot of the walls, we can view the Puerta de Santiago gateand gardens of the Alcázaruntil reaching the small parish Church of San Marcos,one of the oldest in the city.Turning to the right, we find the Church of La VeraCruz (28), one the mostoriginal churches in Spain. Its unusual polygonal ground plan has twelve sides. Late Romanesque from the 13th century, thechurch was founded by the Templars.
Using the Church of SanMarcos as a reference point,to the right the Alamedawoods of La Fuencisla begin,
a privileged place foradmiring the partial silhouetteof the Alcázar castle and thewalls of the city, where theConvent of the PadresCarmelitas Descalzos (29)stands. The church and thelavish tomb of St. John of the Cross can be admired. Also in the Alameda woods,we have the Sanctuary of
Monastery of El Parral
Antonio MachadoHouse–Museum (31) recreatesthe atmosphere of the periodsurrounding the famous poetand displays personal objectsand other memorabilia.
In the Plaza de Bellas Artes,we find the Esteban VicenteMuseum of Contemporary Art (32), former palace ofEnrique IV, which presentlyhouses an extraordinarycollection of works by EstebanVicente (1903), the onlySpanish member of the NewYork School of abstractexpressionism.
There are many other sights to visit in Segovia that havenot been mentioned in theitineraries, such as the Churchof El Salvador, Church of SanLorenzo, the numerous streetswithin the walled sector, as well as the surroundingverdant areas.
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Antonio MachadoHouse-Museum
La Fuencisla (30), patroness of Segovia; the statue of theVirgin is displayed in theBaroque high altar of theSanctuary, begun in the 16thcentury.
Going up the Cuesta de losHoyos, we enjoy a superb viewof the Alcázar, which remindsus of the prow of a ship.Within the walls, we canadmire some notablebuildings, including the Casade la Química within thegardens of the Alcázar; Casa del Sol, a defensivehouse constructed using three portions of the walls;Puerta de San Andrés, a gaterestored in the 16th centuryand flanked by two towers,one round and the othersquare, entrance to the Jewish quarter, also calledSocorro Arch because of thestatue of the Virgin of the same name.
Church of La Vera Cruz
Tourist guides are availableduring the summer months inthe following cities: Ayllón,Coca, Cuéllar, Pedraza, Santa María la Real de Nieva,Sepúlveda, and La Granja de San Ildefonso.
The Royal Route
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Eleven kilometers fromSegovia on the N–601, in anunparalleled setting at thefoot of the mountains, is the elegant Palacio de La Granja de San Ildefonso.This grandiose palace wasbegun in 1721 with theparticipation of variousarchitects, including TeodoroArdemans and Juan BautistaSachetti, making a beautifulblend of Spanish Barroqueand French neoclassical styleswith subtle Italian touches.Ornate furnishings andantiques from the period, as well as 17th century
Flemish painting, and anexcellent collection oftapestries are displayed.
The palace is surrounded byspectacular formal gardenswith numerous species ofplants and is adorned withstatues and 26 monumentalfountains in an elaboratedisplay of light and color,perhaps the most delightfulpart of the complex. Nearby,we encounter the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja, an industrial building datingfrom the 18th century with a permanent exhibit and
holm oak grove of 700 hectares (1700 acres)abounding in wildlife.Italianate in appearance, the building houses works byRibera, Houasse, Pereda andother artists, and part of it isused as a Hunting Museum,exhibiting armaments fromthe past three centuries,trophies, and paintings byVelázquez, Rubens and others.
After visiting the retreats ofLa Granja and Riofrío, weproceed on the N–603 for 30 kilometers until we cometo San Rafael and El Espinar,near the Hermitage of Cristodel Caloco. The two towns are located in the heart of themountains. After taking the Autovía N–VI for 21kilometers, we come toVillacastín, where we canadmire its huge church startedin 1529 by the Friar Antoniode Villacastín and stillunfinished, with a beautifulinterior and works by variousartists.
other temporary ones devotedto the delicate art ofglass–making.
Fifteen kilometers from La Granja, we come uponValsaín, where we recommenda visit to the magnificentforests with a Nature Centerand recreational areas. Laterwe pass Revenga beforecoming to the Palacio deRiofrío. This regal countrymansion, a squareconstruction measuring 84meters (275 feet) on each side,is surrounded by an extensive
Estate grounds at the Palace of Riofrío
Palacio de La Granja de San Ildefonso
The Mudejar RouteThe word Mudejar refers to the Muslims who remained in Castile after the Reconquest and to their art, characterized by Islamic influence. Takingthe C–605 road northwest for thirty kilometers, we come to Santa María la Realde Nieva, a town built aroundthe monastery finished in the15th century. A treasure ofmedieval Castilian art, thechurch and the cloister, withits profusely decoratedcapitals, are noteworthy.
A total of 17 kilometers awayis Coca, the town where thefamous Roman emperorTheodosius the Great wasborn. Especially worth visitingin Coca are the remains of the old walls and Arch of La Villa, the Church of SantaMaría la Mayor with thealabaster tomb of the Fonsecafamily and, in particular, thesplendid Mudejar castle withits richly decorated wallsdistributed around a largeRenaissance courtyard, one ofthe most famous and bestpreserved castles in the wholeof Spain.
Twenty–seven kilometers tothe north, passing Chañe andArroyo de Cuéllar, we reachCuéllar, the second largest city in the province with apopulation of 10,000. Of interest are the doublewalls and gates, the Gothiccastle–palace with its Mudejar doorway and largeRenaissance courtyard, thesanctuary of Nuestra Señoradel Henar, and numerousRomanesque churches withtall towers and Mudejar apses,including the Churches of SanMiguel, San Esteban, San Andrés and San Martín.
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The Castle. Coca
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Leaving Segovia on the N–110,twenty kilometers away weencounter Sotosalbos, avillage with an exceptionalRomanesque church. A total of 15 kilometersfurther, having turned off at Matabuena, we arrive atPedraza. Here we mustmention the Plaza Mayor, themedieval jail, the Church ofSan Juan, and the castle whichis also a museum for thepainter Zuloaga.
Our next stop 60 kilometersnortheast is Riaza, where wesuggest a walk though thislovely Castilian village toappreciate the typicalarchitecture, in addition to the Palace of Los Vélez deGuevara, Church of Virgen del Manto. Near Riaza, we find the beech grove of La Pedrosa, a lovely scenicspot, as well as La Pinilla ski resort.
Nearby, we find Madrigueraand El Muyo, villagesbrimming with color and contrasts.
Eighteen kilometers north of Riaza is Ayllón, but beforestopping here, we shouldpause a short while on the N–110 in Santa María de Riaza to visit theRomanesque church. In Ayllón, our attentionfocuses on the IsabellinePalace of Juan de Contreras,and Renaissance Church of Santa María la Mayor.Furthermore, the Palace of Bishop Vellosillo has been converted into aMuseum of Contemporary Art.
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Carbonero el Mayor is located26 kilometers north of Segoviaon the N–601 road. Here wecan view the impressiveinterior of the Church of SanJuan Bautista built at thebeginning of the 16th century,along with the Plaza Mayorand Palacio de los Avriales.
Thirteen kilometers later, afterhaving turned to the right inNavalmanzano, we reachFuentepelayo. In this town,we have the Church of SantaMaría la Mayor with its lovelyGothic interior, a Romanesqueapse and tower. The facadebelongs to the Old Cathedralof Segovia and was broughthere after a fire destroyedmost of the building.
Some five kilometers further,we find Aguilafuente, a townrich in archeological remains.
Twelve kilometers southeasttakes us to Turégano andrequires a stop at the castle,which disguises a lovely 12thcentury Romanesque church,reforming pre–existing Romanand Arab structures.
After Turégano, we proceedon the C–603 north until wecome to the industrious townof Cantalejo. We then take alocal road and reachSepúlveda, after havingdriven about 30 kilometers.Here we find the splendidRomanesque church of
The Castle Route
El Salvador, precursor of thisstyle erected in 1093. We canalso admire the 12th centurysanctuary of Santa María de laPeña, some of the old gates,the castle, Plaza Mayor, andother churches.
The Romanesque Church ofSantiago in Sepúlveda hasbeen recently renovated tohouse the interestingEnvironmental Center of LasHoces of Duratón River NaturePark, not very far from thetown. It is a reserve forvultures where we also find
Some scenic nature spots that should not be overlookedinclude the Cantalejo lagoons,the Riaza river canyon and its reserve of birds of prey,and the Enebralejos cave.Other picturesque towns not on the itinerary areMartín Muñoz de las Posadas,Paradinas, Prádena, Nava de la Asunción, Fuentidueña and Sacramenia.
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Beech forest of La Pedrosa. Riofrío
the Hermitage of San Frutos(patron saint of Segovia), andthe ruins of the Monastery ofNuestra Señora de la Hoz.
Near Sepúlveda, we findCastilnovo castle, a Mudejarfortress built in the 14thcentury.
Part of the Riazariver canyon
It is advisable to consult thelocal newspapers for culturalevents and other activitiesscheduled during the time of your visit. We would alsolike to point out the JuanBravo Theater, built in 1918,as a center of importance.
Segovia hosts variousinternational festivals,including the InternationalPuppet Festival "Titirimundi",the Folk Festival of Segovia, La Esteva Folklore Festival,and Music Festival. All of them take place between the months of May andSeptember. For moreinformation, contact theFoundation Don Juan de Borbón. Juan Bravo, 7 10.
The best areas to visit afternightfall are found in thevicinity of the Plaza Mayor,Plaza del Azoguejo and theneighboring streets.For sportsenthusiasts, the provinceoffers countless possibilities to practice all types of sportsrelated to nature, includinghiking, horseback riding,hunting or fishing. For moreinformation on hunting orlivestock – reserves, licenses,species, etc., contact theDelegation for Castile and
Leon, Agriculture, Livestockand Mountain Services(Delegación Territorial de la Junta de Castilla y León,Servicio de Agricultura,Ganadería y Montes). Special mention must be given to snow sports. La Pinillaski resort, 70 kilometers from Segovia, meets all the demands of the skiingenthusiast. (Winter resortspertaining to the Communityof Madrid are not very far.)
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Segovian cooking gives rise to the leading industry in the province with itsnumerous restaurants,especially those with typicalbrick roasting ovens. The keyto their success is the excellentquality of the products usedand the expert hands of the master chefs who have made the region amandatory gathering placefor discriminating palates.
Cuisine andhandicrafts
Typical oven
Typical dishes include"judiones de la Granja" (a stew of oversize broadwhite beans), "sopacastellana" (soup with eggs,bread and garlic), roastsuckling pig, roast lamb,"caldereta" (stewed lamb),veal, trout, tench, partridge,and quail. The abundantforests are ideal for all kindsof mushrooms to flourish.Sweets are represented by "ponche segoviano" (a liqueur–dipped,custard–filled cake frostedwith marzipan). There are two wines produced in theregion: Ribera de Duero withyoung clarets and exceptionalred wines, and Rueda withmagnificent white wines.
Handicrafts are skillfullyproduced by over a hundredworkshops in the province andinclude textiles, with atradition going back to theMiddle Ages, glass–making,which was promoted byroyalty, ceramics, metallurgy,leatherwork, woodworkingand flint.
Older and more typical ones featuring giants andlarge–headed figures includeSan Frutos, patron saint of the city, the 25th of October,together with the customarycelebrations of Holy Week.
The Festival of Santa Águedatakes place around the 5th of February in the entireprovince, particularly in the town of Zamarramala.During this festival, themarried women take over the community and ridicule,jokingly of course, the men of the town. There are somevariations depending on each town, but most of thetownspeople dress up intraditional costumes for the event.
In Cuéllar, the last week ofAugust, the oldest running of the bulls in Spain is held,and in El Espinar, the secondSaturday of September, the "Romería" (pilgrimage) of Cristo del Caloco journeysfrom the town to the nearby hermitage of the same name.
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Popular festivalsIn the capital city of Segovia,the festivals of San Juan and San Pedro, between the 23rd and 29th of June,deserve special mention.
Festival of Santa Águeda. Zamarramala
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Itinerary I1. Church of San Millán2. Church of San Clemente3. Aqueduct4. Church of San Justo5. Monastery of San Antonio el Real
Itinerary II6. Casa de los Picos7. Alhóndiga8. Church of San Martín9. Torreón de los Lozoya
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17. Church of San Juan de los Caballeros18. Church of San Sebastián19. Church of San Nicolás20. Church of San Quirce21. Church of San Esteban22. Palacio Episcopal23. Hercules Tower24. Church of La Trinidad25. Torreón de Arias Dávila
Itinerary IV26. Monastery of Santa Cruz la Real27. Monastery of El Parral28. Church of La Vera Cruz29. Convent of the Padres Carmelitas
Descalzos30. Sanctuary of La Fuencisla
Other places of interest31. Antonio Machado House-Museum32. Esteban Vicente Museum of
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Introduction 1
Itineraries in the city 3Outside the Walls 3Segovia, World Heritage City 5Los Caballeros Quarter 9Scenic City Route 11Other Places of Interest 13
Itineraries throughout the province 14The Royal Route 14The Mudejar Route 16The Mountain Villages
Route 17The Castle Route 18Other Places of Interest 19
Entertainment and events 20
General information 24Cantabrian Sea
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