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Catedral de Segovia

1 Calle Marqués del Arco, Segovia, Castilla y León

Description

Segovia Cathedral was built in the mid-16th century in Flamboyant Gothic style. It is designed with a tall bell tower (almost 90m), a spacious vault (50m wide, 33m high, 105m long) with three naves, and an ambulatory flanked by 7 chapels. Besides the roofline, highlights include the chorus and the main chapel.

Access & Transport

The monument is located in the upper, older part of town, 600m from the aqueduct and 2km from the train station. Bus line 10 stops next to it on Plaza Mayor. The town of Segovia is 85km northwest of Madrid to which it is linked by high-speed train in 30mins. The same train line links Segovia to Valladolid in 35mins.

Instructions & Recommendations

There are ticket options to visit the tower and for guided tours of the cathedral as well (in Spanish)

Meta review

One of the cathedrals regularly listed among the most beautiful in Spain by travel guides, online reviews are near unanimous in agreeing but only with respect to its exterior design and size. There is indeed consistent feedback that the interior is quite sobre and not nearly as interesting, certainly a step down compared to Toledo to which it is often compared.

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural heritage

Conclusion

Segovia Cathedral is no just a city highlight but arguably a regional one, such is its presence from the outside. The interior is a little underwhelming in comparison but religious art lovers will find plenty to lay their eyes on and enjoy.

Key positive

Stunning exterior design

Spacious and impressive nave

Key negative

None

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility except for the tower

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Extended evening hours in the summer

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:30

Tuesday09:30 - 18:30

Wednesday09:30 - 18:30

Thursday09:30 - 18:30

Friday09:30 - 18:30

Saturday09:30 - 18:30

Sunday12:30 - 18:30

Pricing
Price for the self-guided of the cathedral + episcopal palace
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€3
Adult
18 - 64
€4
Teen & Young
8 - 17
€3
Child
3 - 7
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price for students < 25 is €3

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