Cathedral of Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain

4.5 (3.482 reviews) Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Price Range: from $4.57 Ranking #5 in Castile and Leon Speciality Museums • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

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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.

Address

Plaza Mayor s/n, 40001 Segovia Spain

Mobile

+34 921 46 22 05

Website

http://catedralsegovia.es/

Email

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Working hours

Monday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday : 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Current local date and time now

Monday, May 13, 2024, 9:30

Price range

from $4.57

User Ratings

4.5 based on (3.482 reviews)

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4majeo 5:00 PM Apr 11, 2022
Nice Cathedral across the street from Alcazar.
With 3 euros admissions fee, children under 10 go free. You should check it out. Located in front of Alcazar in the main square. Built in the 15th century, by Segovia pop, after original Church caught fire. C U AROUND
4kunfushuss 5:00 PM May 26, 2022
Made me think a lot
Paid 3€ entry and walked in. No meaningful lines early AM. I've been to plenty of big European cathedrals but this one struck me for some reason. It made me wonder why such an elaborate, expensive structure was needed in a relatively small town. Why was spending money on this more critical than the citizenry? Are we ok with how they justified priorities? This one made me sit and think a long while, and I'm not over it yet. Just go in for 3€ and ponder whether your 3€ went to a noble cause