Segovia (english)

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WORLD HERITAGE CITY

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Introduction 1

Itineraries in the city 3Outside the Walls 3

Segovia, World Heritage City 5

Los Caballeros Quarter 9Scenic City Route 11

Other Places of Interest 13

Itineraries throughoutthe province 14

The Royal Route 14The Mudejar Route 16

The Mountain VillagesRoute 17

The Castle Route 18Other Places of Interest 19

Entertainment and events 20

General information 24Cantabrian Sea

Text:

Toms Daz Martnez

Translation:

J. West

Photographs:

TURESPAA Archives

Layout:

P&L MARN

Published by:

Turespaa

Secretara de Estadode Turismo y Comercio

Ministerio de Industria,Turismo y Comercio

Printed by:

EGRAF, S. A.

D.L. M. 49989-2005

NIPO: 704-05-161-7

Printed in Spain

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The Cathedral with the Sierra deGuadarrama in the background

egovia is a beautiful city standing on a rocky

outcrop between the Eresma and Clamoresrivers one thousand meters (3,300 feet)above sea level and twelve kilometers (7 miles) from the Sierrade Guadarrama. Capital of the province of the same name,Segovia's livelihood relies on the exploitation of its livestock,forests, and agricultural resources, in addition to the art ofgood eating.

Motorists making the journey from Madrid (about 90 km, or56 miles) are recommended to take Autova A-6, crossing theSistema Central by the Guadarrama tunnel, and then turn rightonto the N-603 and drive straight on to the city, or alternativelytake the AP-61 toll motorway.

Its proximity to high mountains makes Segovia a place witha cold but invigorating climate. Freezing temperatures arecommon during the lengthy winter season. This, in turn, favorsthe exuberance of nature, proliferation of forests, streams,and landscapes of great beauty. Hotels are perfectly adapted to

the climatic conditions and are intent on making the visitor'sstay as comfortable as possible.

Segovia has been given the nickname of the Stone Ship. This isbecause the profile of the Alczar castle perched on the rocksresembles the prow of a ship while the Cathedral tower serves as

the mast. Lyricism aside, Segovia is one of the richest citiesin Spain for monuments, as well as historical and culturaltraditions. The UNESCO acknowledged this in 1985 bydeclaring it a World Heritage City.

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HISTORICAL

BACKGROUND

Originally a series of villages, it wasconquered by the Romans in thefirst century and became a militaryemporium. At the fall of theRoman Empire, peoples fromthe North of Europe settled hereuntil they were overpowered bythe Arabs. While under Arabdomination, Segovia became capitalof various Moorish kingdoms.

In 1088, Segovia was conqueredby Alfonso VI, king of Castile,

initiating a period of politicalimportance and became theresidence of the court of theTrastmara dynasty, seat of abishop, and a prosperous tradingcenter with northern Europe due

to its wealth of livestock andburgeoning textile industry.

During this period, the majority ofthe numerous Romanesquemonuments were built, making

Segovia the city center with thelargest number of Romanesqueconstructions in all of Europe.

In the 15th century, Segovia rose toprominence with the Trastmaras,becoming the center of the royal

court. In 1474, and as theculminating point of this era,Isabella the Catholic was proclaimedqueen of the kingdom of Castilein the Church of San Miguel.

When Charles V came to thethrone with his new imperialgovernment, Segovia refused toadmit the loss of its preeminenceand headed the uprising known asthe Revolt of the Comuneros and

was defeated in 1521. The city

was then relegated to a secondaryrole politically but maintained itseconomic power centered aroundtextile manufacturing, reaching itspeak during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the textileindustry collapsed, destroying

with it much of the city's activity.In the 18th century, it regainedsome of its splendor with theBourbon monarchs, primarily with

the building of the stately palacesat La Granja and Riofro.

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The Romanesque Church ofSan Milln (1) is situatednear the beginning of the

pedestrian avenue ofFernndez Ladreda. It wasbuilt in the 12th century and is

considered by many to bethe best example of SegovianRomanesque. The tower,Mozarab in style and earlierthan the rest of the building,the porch, and the fourapses are of special interest.Proceeding along Avenida deFernndez Ladreda, to theright we encounter the Churchof San Clemente (2), alsoRomanesque with a notableapse with blind arches.

A little further along, we cometo the Plaza del Azoguejo.Here the Roman Aqueduct (3)rises in all its splendor to aheight of 29 meters (95 ft.)

This remarkable work ofengineering, the largestand best preserved from theRoman Empire, dates from thefirst century and transported

Professional tourist guidesmay be engaged by contactingthe Tourist Offices in the city.

As a general rule, museumsand art galleries are opento the public from Tuesday toSaturday in the morning andafternoon, on Sundays andPublic Holidays during themorning only, and are closed on

Mondays. For fuller informationkindly contact your nearestTourist Information Office.


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water from more than fifteenkilometers away. Its hugeblocks of granite are joined

by an extraordinary oppositionof forces without any kindof mortar. Today it is the city'slandmark and a work ofexceptional beauty.

Following the Aqueduct onleaving the walled sector, wecan detour on the street calledCalle Ochoa Ondtegui untilreaching Plaza de San Justowhere we find the Churchof San Justo (4). A somber

12th century church, it wasbuilt in honor of the figureof Christ known as Cristo delos Gascones and housesexceptional Romanesquefrescos in the interior.

We take Calle de Ruiz deAlda returning towards theAqueduct; upon arriving at

the Plaza de Daz Sanz, theperspective makes the Romanconstruction resemble a

gigantic wall. In the samePlaza, we find the ArtilleryAcademy, a former Franciscanconvent.

Further along, at thebeginning of the Aqueduct,we turn to the right nextto the walls of the conventof Santa Rita, and we takeCalle de San Antonio whichleads us to the Monasteryof San Antonio el Real (5).

The monastery, formersummer residence of kingEnrique IV, has the bestMudejar coffered ceilingin Segovia, some Flemishpaintings from the 15th

century, furniture, books,clothing and sculpture fromthe period.

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Starting at the Plaza Azoguejo,we take the street of CalleCervantes, the first stretchof what Segovians call"Calle Real" or Royal Street,a pedestrian walk that includesCalle Cervantes, Calle JuanBravo, Plaza del Corpus,and Calle de Isabel la Catlica,ending at the Plaza Mayor.

The first sight that takesvisitors by surprise is theCasa de los Picos (6), a 15thcentury mansion noted forits remarkable facade studdedwith pointed granite pyramids,

presently used as the Schoolof Applied Arts and ArtisticTrades.

Further along to the left,we encounter the palace of

Count Alpuente decorated

with interesting plasterpargetting or "esgrafiado"work (obtained by rakingover smooth plaster to createa design in relief) on thefacade and Flamboyant

Gothic windows. On a nearbystreet is the old Alhndiga (7),a public granary in the LateGothic style now used asthe Municipal Archives andexhibit hall.

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Returning to the Calle Real,along the stretch called CalleJuan Bravo, to the left we see

the Casa del SigloXV

, LateGothic in style and today ashop and exhibit hall. Rightaway we reach one of theloveliest spots in the city, thePlaza de Medina del Campo.

In this square, we find thestatue of Juan Bravo,celebrated "comunero" in therevolt against Charles V, whichoccupies the center of theopen space, the Church of

San Martn (8), the Torrende los Lozoya (9), and othermonumental buildings.San Martn is a magnificentRomanesque church witharchitectural elements

added pertaining todifferent styles; Mozarabremains in the interior, aRomanesqueMudejar towerwith a Baroque spire, splendidporches, and a parish museum.

The Torren (large fortifiedtower) is a 14th centurydefensive construction whereexhibits are held throughoutthe year.

After leaving the Church of SanMartn, to the right we comeupon the former Royal Jail, amedieval building which, aftermuch restoration, houses apublic library. Shortly, we arriveat the Plaza del Corpus wherewe find the Convent of Corpus

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Christi (10), a former Jewishsynagogue transformed into achurch in 1410. Continuing

along Calle de Isabel laCatlica, we reach the PlazaMayor (Main Square), vitalcenter of the walled sector ofthe city.

To the left of the porticoedplaza stands the imposingCathedral (11). Its constructionwas initiated in 1525 under thedirection of Juan Gil deHontan in the Late Gothicstyle, taking advantage of the

remains of the Old Cathedralwhich was erected in front ofthe Alczar castle anddestroyed by fire during theRevolt of the Comuneros.

In the Cathedral, various partsrescued from the Old Cathedralcan be found, including aHispanoFlemish Gothic cloisterby Juan Guas, magnificentchoir stalls, and the main


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Also in the Plaza Mayor, wehave the Ayuntamiento(Town Hall), dating from 1610,

and the Juan Bravo Theater.Very close to the square, onCalle Infanta Isabel, is theChurch of San Miguel (12),today mainly Gothic in style,but with some Romanesqueelements from the primitivetemple where Isabella theCatholic was crowned Queenof Castile, such as the sobersculptures of the doorway.

We continue our tour and take

Calle de Marqus de Arco.At the beginning of the street,we find the Casa del Marqusdel Arco, dating from thesecond half of the 15thcentury. Shortly, we reach the

Plaza de la Merced, laid outwith gardens, where theChurch of San Andrs (13)is found. It is Romanesque instyle and dates from the12th century and has a brick

tower with a slate spire.

The last stretch of our walkbefore arriving at the Alczarcastle is part of the Canonjasquarter, called this because of

the large number of canonsof the church that lived hereat one time. It is the bestassembly of civil Romanesquearchitecture in all of Europe.When it was built, it wasseparated from the rest of thecity by walls and gates but only

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facade. From the structureerected in the 16th century, ofparticular interest are the San

Frutos doorway facing thePlaza Mayor, the freestandingtower, originally 100 metershigh and today with 12 less,the apse with its buttresses andpinnacles, the Baroque highaltarpiece by Sabatini, theneoclassical retrochoir byVentura Rodrguez, andnumerous smaller chapelshousing works by Pereira,Guas, Juan de Juni, GregorioHernndez and others.

The Cathedral Museum housesHispanoFlemish panels and16th century paintings,Romanesque and Gothicsculpture, silver and gold

works, tapestries, and acollection of incunabula,including the Synod ofAguilafuerte, the firstnonliterary book printed inSpain.

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featuring different monarchs,the Throne Room, Hall of theArched Windows, and the

Chimney Room, to cite a few.We can also visit the roomsdedicated to the Royal ArtilleryAcademy, and others wherediverse military objects areexhibited.

We now take the RondaDon Juan II until a small streetto our right, almost a littlesquare, takes us to the Casadel Sol (15). The ProvincialMuseum of Segovia houses

archeological remains, glassfrom La Granja, painting,sculpture, etc.

Continuing on Ronda DonJuan II, we pass beneath

the Puerta de San Andrs,a gateway that leads to theformer Jewish quarter ofSegovia. Staying close to thewalls, we proceed alongCalle Leopoldo Moreno until

we reach Paseo del Saln;a pleasant garden and a niceplace to rest.

one remains, La Claustra,situated on the neighboringstreet of Calle Velarde.

At the end of the Calle Daoiz,continuation of Marqusdel Arco, we come to theAlczar (14), preceded bythe gardens of Queen VictoriaEugenia, a green oasis wherethe Old Cathedral once stood.To the left, we find the Casade la Qumica, in whichLouis Proust formulated hisfamous laws.

The majestic fortress isstrategically positioned at theconfluence of the Eresma andClamores rivers, and at firstglance, we focus on theimpressive tower of Juan II,

80 meters (260 feet) high with12 turrets on the upper part,the tower of Alfonso X theWise to the north, and thespectacular defensive moat.In the interior, we discover the

courtyards called Patio deArmas and Patio del Reloj;the Hall of Kings for a frieze

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Starting again at theAqueduct, we now take Callede San Juan, admiring thewalls. Just before entering thewalled sector, we see to theleft the 15th century Casade las Cadenas (16). The Plazadel Conde Cheste is a lovelysquare enclosed by splendidold homes and mansions ofnoble families, including thePalaces of La Floresta, CountCheste, and UcedaPeralta.

To the right, on Calle Luis FelipePealosa, we come to thegarden where the Church ofSan Juan de los Caballeros (17)was built in the Romanesque

style with profusely decoratedareas. It now houses theZuloaga Museum.

Returning to the Plaza delConde Cheste, we take the

Calle de San Sebastin until wereach the Church of SanSebastin (18), which has aRomanesque exterior and

Baroque interior. Returning tothe Plaza once again, this timewe take the Calle de SanAgustn.

Afterwards, we proceed on

Calle de San Nicols, and atonce to the right, we see the12th century RomanesqueChurch of San Nicols (19),now a Municipal TheaterWorkshop.

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Continuing on Calle SanQuirce, passing by the Conventof Las Oblatas, we come to

a square and encounter theChurch of San Quirce (20),also built in the Romanesquestyle during the 12th century,presently the meeting placeof the Academy of Historyand Art of San Quirce, aswell as the convent of theMadres Dominicas, whereancient carvings arereproduced.

We continue on Travesa de

los Capuchinos, arriving at thePlaza de San Esteban to admirethe Church of San Esteban (21)and the Palacio Episcopal (22).The church is Late Romanesquein style from the 13th century

and has one of the highestand best Romanesque towersin all of Spain, in additionto a magnificent porch.The palace, on the otherhand, is a Plateresque building

from the 16th century and

houses religious painting andsculpture from differentperiods.

We take Calle de Valdelguilafirst and then the street ofTrinidad to reach the Torre deHercules (23), a good exampleof medieval militaryarchitecture from the13th century. We also findthe Church of La Trinidad (24),one of the best preservedRomanesque churches.Deserving special mention inthe interior is the "Santa Faz"

(Holy Face) by the artist,Ambrosius Benson, as well asthe chapel with a lovelydoorway by Juan Guas.

Turning afterwards to the

right, we come to Plaza delDoctor Laguna wherewe encounter Torren deArias Dvila (25), a towerdecorated with Islamicgeometric designs, dating

from the 15th century.

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This itinerary goes outside thecity center and is perfect for anice long walk.

Starting at the Aqueduct, wetake the street called Va Romauntil we turn left at Calle SantaCatalina and soon arriveat the Romanesque Churchof San Lorenzo with itsMudejar tower, situated ona medievallooking square.

We then take Calle Puentede San Lorenzo to continueafterwards on Calle deSan Vicente and come to theConvent of San Vicente, theoldest one in the city. In the

year 140, a temple of Jupiterwas located on this site, whichwas later destroyed by fire.In the year 919, a church wasbuilt honoring Saint Vincent.

Retracing our steps to thePlaza de San Lorenzo, we thentake Calle de Cardenal Zigato get to the Monastery of

Santa Cruz la Real (26), aGothicIsabelline structureboasting an interesting

doorway by Juan Guas.Nearby, we find the Cave ofSanto Domingo de Guzmn, asecluded and mysterious spot.

Departing towards the right,we take the stairs that godown to the bridge of theAlameda del Parral. Veeringtowards the left, we reach theMonastery of El Parral (27),a Flamboyant Gothicconstruction started in 1447

and still unfinished, as can beobserved on the main facade.Juan Guas participated in itsdesign, and the exceptionalhigh altarpiece, the alabastertombs of the Marquis of

Villena, and cloisters of themonastery are all worthvisiting.

Taking the Calle de la Monedaand crossing the bridge, we

find to the right the buildingthat was once the Casa dela Moneda (old Mint) by Juande Herrera.

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Taking the Paseo del SantoDomingo again, we turn tothe right, among groves

of trees and at the foot ofthe walls, we can viewthe Puerta de Santiago gateand gardens of the Alczaruntil reaching the smallparish Church of San Marcos,one of the oldest in the city.Turning to the right, wefind the Church of La VeraCruz (28), one the mostoriginal churches in Spain.Its unusual polygonalground plan has twelve

sides. Late Romanesquefrom the 13th century, thechurch was founded bythe Templars.

Using the Church of San

Marcos as a reference point,to the right the Alamedawoods of La Fuencisla begin,

a privileged place foradmiring the partial silhouette

of the Alczar castle and thewalls of the city, where theConvent of the PadresCarmelitas Descalzos (29)stands. The church and thelavish tomb of St. John of

the Cross can be admired.Also in the Alameda woods,we have the Sanctuary of

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Antonio MachadoHouseMuseum (31) recreatesthe atmosphere of the periodsurrounding the famous poetand displays personal objectsand other memorabilia.

In the Plaza de Bellas Artes,we find the Esteban VicenteMuseum of ContemporaryArt (32), former palace of

Enrique IV, which presentlyhouses an extraordinarycollection of works by EstebanVicente (1903), the onlySpanish member of the NewYork School of abstract

expressionism.

There are many other sightsto visit in Segovia that havenot been mentioned in theitineraries, such as the Church

of El Salvador, Church of SanLorenzo, the numerous streetswithin the walled sector,as well as the surroundingverdant areas.

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Other placesof interest

Antonio Machado

House-Museum

La Fuencisla (30), patronessof Segovia; the statue of the

Virgin is displayed in theBaroque high altar of theSanctuary, begun in the 16thcentury.

Going up the Cuesta de los

Hoyos, we enjoy a superb viewof the Alczar, which remindsus of the prow of a ship.Within the walls, we canadmire some notablebuildings, including the Casa

de la Qumica within thegardens of the Alczar;Casa del Sol, a defensivehouse constructed usingthree portions of the walls;Puerta de San Andrs, a gate

restored in the 16th centuryand flanked by two towers,one round and the othersquare, entrance to theJewish quarter, also calledSocorro Arch because of thestatue of the Virgin ofthe same name.

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Tourist guides are availableduring the summer months inthe following cities: Aylln,Coca, Cullar, Pedraza,Santa Mara la Real de Nieva,Seplveda, and La Granjade San Ildefonso.

The Royal Route

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Eleven kilometers fromSegovia on the N601, in anunparalleled setting at thefoot of the mountains, is

the elegant Palacio deLa Granja de San Ildefonso.This grandiose palace wasbegun in 1721 with theparticipation of variousarchitects, including Teodoro

Ardemans and Juan BautistaSachetti, making a beautifulblend of Spanish Barroqueand French neoclassical styleswith subtle Italian touches.Ornate furnishings and

antiques from the period,as well as 17th century

Flemish painting, and anexcellent collection oftapestries are displayed.

The palace is surrounded byspectacular formal gardenswith numerous species ofplants and is adorned withstatues and 26 monumental

fountains in an elaboratedisplay of light and color,perhaps the most delightfulpart of the complex. Nearby,we encounter the RoyalGlass Factory of La Granja,

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holm oak groveof 700 hectares (1700 acres)abounding in wildlife.

Italianate in appearance,the building houses works byRibera, Houasse, Pereda andother artists, and part of it isused as a Hunting Museum,exhibiting armaments fromthe past three centuries,trophies, and paintings byVelzquez, Rubens and others.

After visiting the retreats ofLa Granja and Riofro, weproceed on the N603 for

30 kilometers until we cometo San Rafael and El Espinar,near the Hermitage of Cristodel Caloco. The two townsare located in the heart of themountains. After taking

the Autova NVI for 21kilometers, we come toVillacastn, where we canadmire its huge church startedin 1529 by the Friar Antoniode Villacastn and still

unfinished, with a beautifulinterior and works by variousartists.

other temporary ones devotedto the delicate art ofglassmaking.

Fifteen kilometers fromLa Granja, we come uponValsan, where we recommenda visit to the magnificentforests with a Nature Center

and recreational areas. Laterwe pass Revenga beforecoming to the Palacio deRiofro. This regal countrymansion, a squareconstruction measuring 84

meters (275 feet) on each side,is surrounded by an extensive

Estate grounds at the Palace of Riofro

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The Mudejar Route

The word Mudejarrefersto the Muslims whoremained in Castileafter the Reconquest andto their art, characterizedby Islamic influence. Takingthe C605 road northwestfor thirty kilometers, wecome to Santa Mara la Realde Nieva, a town built aroundthe monastery finished in the15th century. A treasure ofmedieval Castilian art, the

church and the cloister, withits profusely decoratedcapitals, are noteworthy.

A total of 17 kilometers awayis Coca, the town where the

famous Roman emperorTheodosius the Great wasborn. Especially worth visitingin Coca are the remains ofthe old walls and Arch ofLa Villa, the Church of Santa

Mara la Mayor with thealabaster tomb of the Fonsecafamily and, in particular, thesplendid Mudejar castle withits richly decorated wallsdistributed around a large

Renaissance courtyard, one ofthe most famous and bestpreserved castles in the wholeof Spain.

Twentyseven kilometers tothe north, passing Chae andArroyo de Cullar, we reachCullar, the second largest

city in the province with apopulation of 10,000.Of interest are the doublewalls and gates, the Gothiccastlepalace with itsMudejar doorway and large

Renaissance courtyard, thesanctuary of Nuestra Seoradel Henar, and numerousRomanesque churches withtall towers and Mudejar apses,including the Churches of San

Miguel, San Esteban,San Andrs and San Martn.

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The Mountain VillagesRoute

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Leaving Segovia on the N110,twenty kilometers away weencounter Sotosalbos, avillage with an exceptionalRomanesque church.A total of 15 kilometersfurther, having turned offat Matabuena, we arrive atPedraza. Here we mustmention the Plaza Mayor, themedieval jail, the Church of

San Juan, and the castle whichis also a museum for thepainter Zuloaga.

Our next stop 60 kilometersnortheast is Riaza, where we

suggest a walk though thislovely Castilian village toappreciate the typicalarchitecture, in additionto the Palace of Los Vlez deGuevara, Church of Virgen

del Manto. Near Riaza,we find the beech groveof La Pedrosa, a lovely scenicspot, as well as La Pinillaski resort.

Nearby, we find Madrigueraand El Muyo, villagesbrimming with color

and contrasts.Eighteen kilometers northof Riaza is Aylln, but beforestopping here, we shouldpause a short while onthe N110 in Santa Marade Riaza to visit theRomanesque church.In Aylln, our attentionfocuses on the IsabellinePalace of Juan de Contreras,and Renaissance Church

of Santa Mara la Mayor.Furthermore, the Palaceof Bishop Vellosillo hasbeen converted into aMuseum of ContemporaryArt.

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Carbonero el Mayor is located26 kilometers north of Segoviaon the N601 road. Here wecan view the impressiveinterior of the Church of SanJuan Bautista built at thebeginning of the 16th century,along with the Plaza Mayorand Palacio de los Avriales.

Thirteen kilometers later, afterhaving turned to the right inNavalmanzano, we reach

Fuentepelayo. In this town,we have the Church of SantaMara la Mayor with its lovelyGothic interior, a Romanesqueapse and tower. The facadebelongs to the Old Cathedral

of Segovia and was broughthere after a fire destroyedmost of the building.

Some five kilometers further,we find Aguilafuente, a town

rich in archeological remains.

Twelve kilometers southeasttakes us to Turgano andrequires a stop at the castle,which disguises a lovely 12th

century Romanesque church,reforming preexisting Romanand Arab structures.

After Turgano, we proceedon the C603 north until we

come to the industrious townof Cantalejo. We then take alocal road and reachSeplveda, after havingdriven about 30 kilometers.Here we find the splendid

Romanesque church of

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El Salvador, precursor of thisstyle erected in 1093. We canalso admire the 12th centurysanctuary of Santa Mara de la

Pea, some of the old gates,the castle, Plaza Mayor, andother churches.

The Romanesque Church ofSantiago in Seplveda has

been recently renovated tohouse the interestingEnvironmental Center of LasHoces of Duratn River NaturePark, not very far from thetown. It is a reserve for

vultures where we also find

Some scenic nature spotsthat should not be overlookedinclude the Cantalejo lagoons,the Riaza river canyon andits reserve of birds of prey,

and the Enebralejos cave.Other picturesque townsnot on the itinerary areMartn Muoz de las Posadas,Paradinas, Prdena, Nava dela Asuncin, Fuentiduea

and Sacramenia.

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Other placesof interest

Beech forest of La Pedrosa. Riofro

the Hermitage of San Frutos(patron saint of Segovia), andthe ruins of the Monastery of

Nuestra Seora de la Hoz.Near Seplveda, we findCastilnovo castle, a Mudejarfortress built in the 14thcentury.

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It is advisable to consult thelocal newspapers for culturalevents and other activitiesscheduled during the timeof your visit. We would alsolike to point out the JuanBravo Theater, built in 1918,as a center of importance.

Segovia hosts variousinternational festivals,

including the InternationalPuppet Festival "Titirimundi",the Folk Festival of Segovia,La Esteva Folklore Festival,and Music Festival. All ofthem take place between

the months of May andSeptember. For moreinformation, contact theFoundation Don Juande Borbn. Juan Bravo, 7 10.

The best areas to visit afternightfall are found in thevicinity of the Plaza Mayor,Plaza del Azoguejo and theneighboring streets.For sportsenthusiasts, the province

offers countless possibilitiesto practice all types of sportsrelated to nature, includinghiking, horseback riding,hunting or fishing. For moreinformation on hunting orlivestock reserves, licenses,species, etc., contact theDelegation for Castile and

Leon, Agriculture, Livestockand Mountain Services(Delegacin Territorial de

la Junta de Castilla y Len,Servicio de Agricultura,Ganadera y Montes).Special mention must begiven to snow sports. La Pinillaski resort, 70 kilometersfrom Segovia, meets allthe demands of the skiingenthusiast. (Winter resortspertaining to the Communityof Madrid are not very far.)

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Entertainmentand events

Segovian cooking gives rise

to the leading industry inthe province with itsnumerous restaurants,especially those with typicalbrick roasting ovens. The keyto their success is the excellent

quality of the products usedand the expert hands ofthe master chefs whohave made the region amandatory gathering placefor discriminating palates.

Cuisine andhandicrafts

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Typical dishes include"judiones de la Granja"(a stew of oversize broad

white beans), "sopacastellana" (soup with eggs,bread and garlic), roastsuckling pig, roast lamb,"caldereta" (stewed lamb),veal, trout, tench, partridge,and quail. The abundantforests are ideal for all kindsof mushrooms to flourish.Sweets are representedby "ponche segoviano"(a liqueurdipped,custardfilled cake frosted

with marzipan). There aretwo wines produced in theregion: Ribera de Duero withyoung clarets and exceptionalred wines, and Rueda withmagnificent white wines.

Handicrafts are skillfullyproduced by over a hundredworkshops in the province andinclude textiles, with atradition going back to the

Middle Ages, glassmaking,which was promoted byroyalty, ceramics, metallurgy,leatherwork, woodworkingand flint.

Older and more typicalones featuring giants andlargeheaded figures include

San Frutos, patron saint ofthe city, the 25th of October,together with the customarycelebrations of Holy Week.

The Festival of Santa guedatakes place around the 5thof February in the entireprovince, particularly inthe town of Zamarramala.During this festival, themarried women take overthe community and ridicule,

jokingly of course, the menof the town. There are somevariations depending oneach town, but most of thetownspeople dress up intraditional costumes for

the event.

In Cullar, the last week ofAugust, the oldest runningof the bulls in Spain is held,and in El Espinar, the second

Saturday of September,the "Romera" (pilgrimage)of Cristo del Caloco journeysfrom the town to thenearby hermitage of thesame name.

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Popular festivals

In the capital city of Segovia,the festivals of San Juanand San Pedro, betweenthe 23rd and 29th of June,deserve special mention.

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2. Church of San Clemente

3. Aqueduct

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5. Monastery of San Antonio el Real

Itinerary II6. Casa de los Picos

7. Alhndiga

8. Church of San Martn

9. Torren de los Lozoya

10. Convent of Corpus Christi

11. Cathedral

12. Church of San Miguel

13. Church of San Andrs

14. Alczar

15. Casa del Sol. Provincial Museumof Segovia

Itinerary III16. Casa de las Cadenas

17. Church of San Juan de los Caballeros

18. Church of San Sebastin

19. Church of San Nicols

20. Church of San Quirce

21. Church of San Esteban

22. Palacio Episcopal

23. Hercules Tower

24. Church of La Trinidad

25. Torren de Arias Dvila

Itinerary IV26. Monastery of Santa Cruz la Real

27. Monastery of El Parral

28. Church of La Vera Cruz

29. Convent of the Padres CarmelitasDescalzos

30. Sanctuary of La Fuencisla

Other places of interest

31. Antonio Machado House-Museum

32. Esteban Vicente Museum ofContemporary Art

Tourist Information OfficePost OfficeHospitalParadorParkingPoliceBus Station

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