Segovia Cathedral, this is the visit of the Lady of the cathedrals

Do you know why Segovia cathedral It is known as the lady of the cathedrals? It is due to its large dimensions and beauty.

Indeed, in Segovia You will find a huge cathedral building, the real dimensions of which you will not be aware of until you enter inside.

La Segovia cathedral you find it in the same Plaza Mayor of this historic castilian city, almost halfway to its other two great monuments, the Roman aqueduct and the imposing Alcazar.

But you probably don't know that, in reality, this building is not the first cathedral that Segovia had.

History of the Cathedral of Segovia, curiosities

In the 12th century, in the space now occupied by the garden plaza that opens in front of the Alcázar, was the building of romantic style of which at that time was the Cathedral of Santa María.

But a fire that occurred in 1520 during the War of the Communards, in which the building became the center of the battle given its proximity to the Alcázar, caused it to be practically destroyed.

As a consequence of this, the then King Charles I He ordered a new cathedral to be built in a different location. And so it was done.

La current cathedral of Segovia It began to be built in 1525 and was not completed until the beginning of the XNUMXth century, therefore, it is considered as the last gothic cathedral.

Visit of the Cathedral of Segovia, our experience

But when you enter the great cathedral building crossing the Gate of San Frutos dedicated to the patron saint of the city, is when you discover that due to its volumes and luminosity it presents a renaissance aesthetic.

With 100 meters long and 50 meters wide, in your walk through the interior of the Segovia cathedral You will be surprised by its majesty, with the characteristic configuration of a Latin cross plan, three naves, twelve side chapels and another seven chapels in the ambulatory.

El altarpiece It is very sober, neoclassical in style, and the summit, Renaissance.

I will tell you that some of the elements of the original Romanesque cathedral were once transferred to the new Gothic building.

Segovia Cathedral Choir

That is the case of choirWith its ashlar with 116 seats, as well as some organs from the XNUMXth century that still function.

El altarpiece of the back choir It is from 1758, and was initially made for the Riofrio Palace, near the city of Segovia.

Segovia Cathedral stained glass windows

Look at the stained glass windows, which are in a long restoration process.

After being destroyed in the past, they were reassembled by joining the recovered glass in any way; So you can see it in most of them.

But since the beginning of 2010, thanks to the fact that drawings of the original designs have been preserved, the stained glass artist Carlos Muñoz de Pablos is carrying out a restoration of the 157 stained glass windows of the cathedral.

It is a very slow and rigorous process whose results you can see in some stained glass windows already installed in their original location.

Chapel of the Conception in Segovia Cathedral

Among the numerous cathedral chapels, without a doubt we must highlight the Chapel of the Conception, where numerous paintings are displayed, in what looks more like an exhibition hall.

Of them stands out The Tree of Life, Painted by Ignacio Ries In XVII century.

But among the pictorial works that are preserved in the Segovia cathedral, you have to look at the painting of Esquivel which represents Charles I in the Yuste monastery.

Cloister of Segovia Cathedral

El cloister It was also moved from the old cathedral, and its spectacular flamboyant Gothic style windows will draw your attention.

Chapter House of Segovia Cathedral

From the cloister you will reach a room of great sumptuousness, the Chapter Room, where its golden coffered ceiling from the 17th century stands out, as well as the Flemish tapestries.

Under the cathedral tower there is a small museum with various artistic objects.

This tower was once the tallest in Spain, but a fire destroyed it, and you will see that the current one has been rebuilt.

Finally, be sure to see the imposing Corpus Christi float which you will find in front of the entrance to the Chapter House.

Visiting hours of the Cathedral of Segovia

The Visiting hours of the Cathedral of Segovia They are, Monday to Friday, from 9,30:18,30 a.m. to 9,30:19,30 p.m., Saturdays, from 13,30:18,30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., and Sundays, from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Segovia Cathedral ticket prices

The ticket prices They are, adults, 3 euros; retirees +65 and large families, 2,50 euros; and those under 10 years of age and residents of Segovia, free tickets.

The price of the guided tour of the tower of the Segovia cathedral It costs 7 euros, with times at 10,30:12, 13, 15, 16,30, and XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

And you also have the guided tour Meet the Lady of the Cathedrals, which runs from Monday to Sunday at 11, 12,30:17 and 6 p.m., and the price is XNUMX euros.

Photos Segovia cathedral

Here you have more photos of the gothic cathedral of Segovia, an essential visit on your getaway to this historic city near Madrid.