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 Sanctuary of Fuencisla.
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Curiosities 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 Vera Cruz church
Without a doubt in the visit of its interior You will be surprised by the 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.
Vera Cruz Segovia church hours
The Visiting hours of the Vera Cruz de Segovia church They are, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 14 p.m. and from 16 p.m. to 18 p.m. in winter, and from 18 p.m. to 21 p.m. in summer.
On Mondays the church is closed to visitors.
Vera Cruz church ticket price
El price of the entry for visit the church of the Vera Cruz of Segovia It is 2,50 euros, with a reduced price of 1,25 euros.
Keep in mind that in summer you can visit the Vera Cruz church for free Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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 in which you will make a one-hour flight, and for which you will have to get up early, which is very worth it
Photos Vera Cruz church Segovia
Below you have a gallery of photos of the Vera Cruz church in Segovia.
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