Vera Cruz in Segovia: this is what a visit to the Order of Malta church is like.

One of the most curious corners you can see in a visit of Segovia, In the surroundings of Madrid, Is the Church of the True Cross.

You find it very close to the banks of the river Eresma, on the road that goes up to the nearby town of Zamarramala, in front of the imposing Alcazar.

This church is one more of those you can see in one route along the Eresma river, at the foot of the hill where the segovia city, where they also highlight the Parral Monastery and the Sanctuary of Fuencisla.

Curiosities of the history of the Church of the Vera Cruz

Completed in 1208, the Church of the True Cross has architectural style Romanesque, but above all it stands out for presenting a characteristic circular plant with twelve sides.

Due to its special configuration it is reminiscent of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem or church of Tomar in Portugal, the latter of Templar origin, and which I do not know.

If I can add that you can also find that circular plan in the London Temple Church, one of the most interesting and least known corners of the British capital.

In fact, it was thought that the Church of the True Cross It was ordered to be built by the Templars, although it is now considered that it was raised by the Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.

La Church of the True Cross of Segovia It is currently guarded by order of maltese, to which it already belonged during the 17th century, and whose best heritage examples can be seen in a trip to the island of Malta.

What to see when visiting the Church of the Vera Cruz (our experience)

Just as it happened to us during our visit, without a doubt its interior will surprise you with its aforementioned circular configuration.

In the center of it you find a two-story temple, around which the three apses are distributed.

On the upper floor of the temple you will see a dome and a stone altar decorated with linked arches and Solomonic columns.

This area is thought to have been used for gun watching and prayer by the Knights Templar.

The square bell tower was added in the 16th century.

Visiting hours for the Vera Cruz Church in Segovia

The Visiting hours of the Vera Cruz de Segovia church They are, from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10,30:13,30 a.m. to 16,30:18,30 p.m. and from 18:21 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. in winter (from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. in summer).

On Mondays the church is closed to visitors.

Fly in a balloon in Segovia

A very special way to see the church of La Vera Cruz and live a great experience that you will remember all your life, it is fly in a balloon in Segovia, a three-hour activity that involves a one-hour flight, and which requires getting up early, which is well worth it. Here's all the information information to sign up

Vera Cruz church ticket price

El price of the entry all with visit the church of the Vera Cruz of Segovia It is 3 euros, with a reduced price of 2 euros.

Keep in mind that you can visit the Vera Cruz church for free on Wednesdays from 16,30 to 18 p.m.

Photos of the Vera Cruz Church in Segovia

Below you have a gallery of photos of the Vera Cruz church in Segovia.