Segovia Cathedral

The marvellous cathedral is located in the higher point of the town, standing out as watchtower the tower of the temple. It was built after the fire of the former Romanesque cathedral that took place in 1520 during Carlos V´ s reign. It is 105 meters length by 50 meters wide and 33 meters height in the major nave. It is a three naves temple with three side chapels in the transept, semicircular presbytery and ambulatory.

It has three entrances: in its main facade is located the Puerta del Perdón (Door of Forgiveness), by Juan Guas; in the Southern façade the Puerta de San Geroteo (St Geronteo´ s door) and the Puerta de San Frutos (San Frutos´ door).

Inside, the major altarpiece is sculpted with marbles, jaspers and bronze, and it houses the Gothic image of Nuestra Señora de la Paz. There are 23 chapels with interesting works of art, the impressive major altar, and the exceptional organ, still used, among other elements. It also includes artistic and historic treasures distributed around the temple. In the Cathedral Museum we can find excellent works of art, such as silversmith´ s craft pieces, tapestry, documents, etc.