Catedral de Segovia

Unbelievable architecture — a must see if you are in Spain

Okay. To be honest, we stumbled upon this … and not exactly by accident.
We didn’t plan our Segovia trip … figured we get there and meander around.
Whatever I know, I know from wiki. =PP
It’s hard not to find yourself accidentally meandering into the main (and only?)
Cathedral in Segovia (once had the tallest tower in Spain). While definitely less impressive as Gaudi’s famed Sagrada Familia, the Catedral has it’s own charm.
It’s an active church, when we were there we happened upon mass taking place
in one end and the other open for the public. I especially loved seeing the intricate artwork on the turrets as well as the interior sculptures depicting stories in the bible.
The sculptures are behind bars so viewable but not accessible to the public.
Incredibly well maintained.
If you’re hankering to see another Roman Cathedral, then look no further.
It’s smack right in the Plaza Mayor … hard to miss.

The Cathedral of Segovia is a great example of the late Gothic style in the 16^th century. Its construction began in 1525 during the reign of Emperor Carlos V and it was consecrated in 1768. The Cathedral is located off the Plaza Mayor within the old city walls, and it is easily identified from the distance by its tall tower.
The Cathedral stands on the spot where Isabella I was proclaimed Queen of Castile. Affectionately called La Dama de Las Catedrales, Segovia Cathedral combines a supremely Gothic exterior combined with a surprisingly bare interior. Admission to the Cathedral, Cloister, Chapel room, and Museum will set you back € 2. However, hours may be limited by when Mass is held.