Cathedral of Segovia





Segovia Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady and Holy Fruit) is a Catholic cathedral located in the city of Segovia, in the province of the same name in central Spain.

The cathedral is considered the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain in the style of the late, so-called flaming Gothic. According to a number of sources, the last great Gothic cathedral built in Europe.

Many people associate Segovia only with the Roman aqueduct, but on the territory of this small town there are many more architectural attractions: museums, monasteries, cathedrals that fascinate with their beauty. One of these attractions is the Catedral de Santa María de Segovia. Due to its scale and inner beauty, the Cathedral of Segovia looks more like a palace than a church.

The construction of the cathedral itself took place in the period 1525-1577, the architect Juan Gil de Ontadon and his son Rodrigo led the process. However, some work continued for another 200 years, and only in 1768 it was illuminated. The cathedral was built next to the Alcazar castle. The cathedral is 105 meters long and about 50 meters wide. Given that the temple itself is located on a hill, and also due to the height of the bell tower, which reaches almost 90 meters, this building can be seen from anywhere in the city.

The Cathedral of Segovia, which is an example of flamboyant Gothic, is not only a place of pilgrimage, but also an object of great interest among tourists from all countries. When traveling in Spain, you should definitely visit Segovia to see the beauty of the Cathedral on your own, because it is impossible to convey in words all the splendor of this palace. Segovia will captivate you with its delightful atmosphere and its Cathedral with gothic beauty.