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INTRODUCTION
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ITINERARIES IN THE CITY
I I Outside the Walls
II Segovia, World Heritage City
III Los Caballeros Quarter
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IV Scenic City Route
Other Places of Interest
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GREAT BRITAIN
ITINERARIES THROUGHOUT
THE PROVINCE
I The Royal Route
II The Mudejar Route
III The Castle Route
IV The Mountain Villages Route
Other Places of Interest
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE
NUMBERS OF INTEREST
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Texto: Tomás Díaz Martínez
Translation: J. West
Photographs: TURESPAÑA Archives
Layout: Objetivo Directo, S.L.
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egovia is a beautiful city standing on a rocky
outcrop between the Eresma and Clamores
rivers one thousand meters (3,300 feet) above
sea level and twelve kilometers (7 miles) from the
Sierra de 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 of good eating.
The best route from Madrid is by way of Autovía A–6, through the
Guadarrama tunnel that cuts through the mountains of the Sistema
Central. Afterwards, a right turn on the N–603 and a short distance
further will take you to the city; a total of 90 kilometers (56 miles) from
the capital of Spain.
Its proximity to high mountains makes Segovia a place with a cold but
invigorating climate. Freezing temperatures are common during the
lengthy winter season. This, in turn, favors the 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's stay as comfortable as possible.
Segovia has been given the nickname of the Stone Ship. This is because
the profile of the Alcázar castle perched on the rocks resembles the prow
of a ship while the Cathedral tower serves as the mast. Lyricism aside,
Segovia is one of the richest cities in Spain for monuments, as well as
historical and cultural traditions. The UNESCO acknowledged this in
1985 by declaring it a World Heritage City.
The Cathedral with the Sierra de Guadarrama in the background
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Historical Background
Originally a series of villages, it was conquered by the
Romans in the first century and became a military
emporium. At the fall of the Roman Empire, peoples
from the North of Europe settled here until they were
overpowered by the Arabs. While under Arab
domination, Segovia became capital of various Moorish
kingdoms.
In 1088, Segovia was
conquered by Alfonso VI,
king of Castile, initiating a
period of political
importance and became
the residence of the court
of the Trastámara dynasty,
seat of a bishop, and a
prosperous trading center
with northern Europe due
to its wealth of livestock
and burgeoning textile
industry.
During this period, the
majority of the numerous
Romanesque monuments
Church of San Clemente
were built, making
Segovia the city center with the largest number of
Romanesque constructions in all of Europe. In the 15th
century, Segovia rose to prominence with the
Trastámaras, becoming the center of the royal court. In
1474, and as the culminating point of this era, Isabella
the Catholic was proclaimed queen of the kingdom of
Castile in the Church of San Miguel.
When Charles V came to the throne with his new
imperial government, Segovia refused to admit the loss
of its preeminence and headed the uprising known as
the Revolt of the Comuneros and was defeated in 1521.
The city was then relegated to a secondary role
politically but maintained its economic power centered
around textile manufacturing, reaching its peak during
the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the textile industry collapsed,
destroying with it much of the city's activity. In the 18th
century, it regained some of its splendor with the
Bourbon monarchs, primarily with the building of the
stately palaces at La Granja and Riofrío.
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ITINERARIES IN THE CITY
Professional tourist guides may be engaged by
contacting the Tourist Offices in the city.
Unless otherwise indicated, during Holy Week and
during the summer, churches are open from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The rest of the year they are
only open during worship services.
ITINERARY I
notable apse with blind
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A little further along, we
come to the Plaza del
Azoguejo. Here the
Roman Aqueduct (3) rises
in all its splendor to a
height of 29 meters (95 ft.)
This remarkable work of
engineering, the largest
and best preserved from
the Roman Empire, dates
from the first century and
transported water from
more than fifteen
kilometers away. Its huge
blocks of granite are
joined by an extraordinary
opposition of forces
without any kind of
mortar. Today it is the
city's landmark and a
Outside the Walls
The Romanesque Church
of San Millán (1) is
situated near the beginning
of the pedestrian avenue of
Fernández Ladreda. It was
built in the 12th century
and is considered by many
to be the best example of
Segovian Romanesque.
The tower, Mozarab in
style and earlier than the
rest of the building, the
porch, and the four apses
are of special interest.
Proceeding along Avenida
de Fernández Ladreda, to
the right we encounter the
Church of San Clemente (2),
also Romanesque with a
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work of exceptional beauty.
Following the Aqueduct in
leaving the walled sector,
we can detour on the
street called Calle Ochoa
Ondátegui until reaching
Plaza de San Justo where
we find the Church of San
Justo (4). A somber 12th
century church, it was
built in honor of the figure
of Christ known as Cristo
de los Gascones and houses
exceptional Romanesque
frescos in the interior.
We take Calle de Ruiz de
Alda returning towards the
Aqueduct; upon arriving
at the Plaza de Díaz Sanz,
the perspective makes the
Roman construction
resemble a gigantic wall.
In the same Plaza, we find
the Artillery Academy, a
former Franciscan convent.
Further along, at the
beginning of the
Aqueduct, we turn to the
right next to the walls of
the convent of Santa Rita,
and we take Calle de San
Antonio which leads us to
- Church of San Justo
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Open: 12 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7
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Closed Sunday and Monday.
- Monastery of San Antonio
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Open: Summer from 11 a.m.
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rest of the year from 4 to 6
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the Monastery of San
Antonio el Real (5). The
monastery, former summer
residence of king Enrique
IV, has the best Mudejar
coffered ceiling in
Segovia, some Flemish
paintings from the 15th
century, furniture, books,
clothing and sculpture
from the period.
ITINERARY II
Segovia, a World
Heritage City
Starting at the Plaza
Azoguejo, we take the
street of Calle Cervantes,
the first stretch of what
Segovians call "Calle Real"
or Royal Street, a pedestrian
walk that includes Calle
Cervantes, Calle Juan
Bravo, Plaza del Corpus,
and Calle de Isabel la
Católica, ending at the
Plaza Mayor.
The first sight that takes
visitors by surprise is the
Casa de los Picos (6), a
15th century mansion
noted for its remarkable
facade studded with
pointed granite pyramids,
presently used as the
School of Applied Arts
and Artistic Trades.
Further along to the left,
we encounter the palace
of Count Alpuente
decorated with interesting
plaster pargetting or
"esgrafiado" work
(obtained by raking over
smooth plaster to create a
design in relief) on the
facade and Flamboyant
Gothic windows. On a
nearby street is the old
Alhóndiga (7), a public
granary in the Late Gothic
style now used as the
Municipal Archives and
exhibit hall.
Returning to the Calle
Real, along the stretch
called Calle Juan Bravo, to
the left we see the Casa
del Siglo XV, Late Gothic
in style and today a shop
and exhibit hall. Right away
we reach one of the loveliest
spots in the city, the Plaza
de Medina del Campo.
In this square, we find the
statue of Juan Bravo,
celebrated "comunero" in
the revolt against Charles
V, which occupies the
center of the open space,
the Church of San Martín (8),
the Torreón de los
Lozoya (9), and other
monumental buildings.
San Martín is a magnificent
Romanesque church with
architectural elements
added pertaining to
different styles; Mozarab
remains in the interior, a
Romanesque–Mudejar
tower with a Baroque
spire, splendid porches,
and a parish museum. The
Torreón (large fortified
tower) is a 14th century
defensive construction
where exhibits are held
throughout the year.
After leaving the Church
of San Martín, to the right
we come upon the former
Royal Jail, a medieval
building which, after
much restoration, houses
a public library. Shortly,
we arrive at the Plaza del
Corpus where we find the
Convent of Corpus
Christi (10), a former Jewish
synagogue transformed
into a church in 1410.
Continuing along Calle de
Isabel la Católica, we reach
the Plaza Mayor (Main
Square), vital center of the
walled sector of the city.
To the left of the porticoed
plaza stands the imposing
Cathedral (11). Its construction
was initiated in 1525 under
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Gothic style, taking
advantage of the remains
of the Old Cathedral
which was erected in front
of the Alcázar castle and
destroyed by fire during the
Revolt of the Comuneros.
In the Cathedral, various
parts rescued from the Old
Cathedral can be found,
including a Hispano–Flemish
Gothic cloister by Juan
Guas, magnificent choir
stalls, and the main
facade. From the structure
erected in the 16th century,
of particular interest are
the San Frutos doorway
facing the Plaza Mayor,
the free–standing tower,
originally 100 meters high
and today with 12 less,
the apse with its buttresses
and pinnacles, the
Baroque high altarpiece
by Sabatini, the neoclassical
retrochoir by Ventura
Rodríguez, and numerous
smaller chapels housing
works by Pereira, Guas,
Juan de Juni, Gregorio
Hernández and others.
The Cathedral Museum
houses Hispano–Flemish
panels and 16th century
paintings, Romanesque
and Gothic sculpture,
silver and gold works,
tapestries, and a collection
of incunabula, including
the Synod of Aguilafuerte,
the first non–literary book
printed in Spain.
Also in the Plaza Mayor,
we have the Ayuntamiento
(Town Hall), dating from
1610, and the Juan Bravo
Theater. Very close to the
square, on Calle Infanta
Isabel, is the Church of
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Cathedral
San Miguel (12), today
mainly Gothic in style, but
with some Romanesque
elements from the
primitive temple where
Isabella the Catholic was
crowned Queen of
Castile, such as the sober
sculptures of the doorway.
We continue our tour and
take Calle de Marqués de
Arco. At the beginning of
the street, we find the
Casa del Marqués del
Arco, dating from the
second half of the 15th
century. Shortly, we reach
the Plaza de la Merced,
laid out with gardens,
where the Church of San
Andrés (13) is found. It is
Romanesque in style and
dates from the 12th
century and has a brick
tower with a slate spire.
The last stretch of our
walk before arriving at the
Alcázar castle is part of
the Canonjías quarter,
called this because of the
large number of canons of
the church that lived here
at one time. It is the best
assembly of civil
Romanesque architecture
in all of Europe. When it
was built, it was separated
from the rest of the city by
walls and gates but only
one remains, La Claustra,
situated on the neighboring
street of Calle Velarde.
At the end of the Calle
Daoiz, continuation of
Marqués del Arco, we
come to the Alcázar (14),
preceded by the gardens
of Queen Victoria
Eugenia, a green oasis
where the Old Cathedral
once stood. To the left, we
find the Casa de la
Química, in which Louis
Proust formulated his
famous laws.
The majestic fortress is
strategically positioned at
the confluence of the
Eresma and Clamores
rivers, and at first glance,
we focus on the impressive
tower of Juan II, 80 meters
(260 feet) high with 12
turrets on the upper part,
the tower of Alfonso X the
Wise to the north, and the
spectacular defensive
moat. In the interior, we
discover the courtyards
called Patio de Armas and
Patio del Reloj; the Hall of
Kings for a frieze featuring
different monarchs, the
Throne Room, Hall of the
Arched Windows, and the
Chimney Room, to cite a
few. We can also visit the
rooms dedicated to the
Royal Artillery Academy,
and others where diverse
military objects are exhibited.
We now take the Ronda
Don Juan II until a small
street to our right, almost
a little square, takes us to
the Casa del Sol (15). The
Provincial Museum of
Segovia houses
archeological remains,
glass from La Granja,
painting, sculpture, etc.
Continuing on Ronda Don
Juan II, we pass beneath
the Puerta de San Andrés,
Casa de los Picos
ITINERARY III
- Church of San Martín
Plaza de Medina del Campo
(or Plaza de San Martín).
Parish Museum open from
noon to 1 p.m.
- Cathedral and Cathedral
Museum. Plaza Mayor
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Open: Saturday and holidays
from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily
from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Alcázar. Plaza de la Reina
Victoria Eugenia
w 921 46 07 59
Fax 921 46 07 55. Open: 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. (6 p.m. in fall
and winter).
- Provincial Museum of
Segovia. Calle Socorro, 11
w 921 46 06 15 and
921 46 06 13
Open: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5
to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Monday.
a gateway that leads to the
former Jewish quarter of
Segovia. Staying close to
the walls, we proceed
along Calle Leopoldo
Moreno until we reach
Paseo del Salón; a
pleasant garden and a
nice place to rest.
Alcázar
8
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Quarter
Starting again at the
Aqueduct, we now take
Calle de San Juan, admiring
the walls. Just before
entering the walled sector,
we see to the left the 15th
century Casa de las
Cadenas (16). The Plaza
del Conde Cheste is a
lovely square enclosed by
splendid old homes and
mansions of noble families,
including the Palaces of
La Floresta, Count Cheste,
and Uceda–Peralta.
To the right, on Calle Luis
Felipe Peñalosa, we come
to the garden where the
Church of San Juan de los
Caballeros (17) was built
in the Romanesque style
with profusely decorated
areas. It now houses the
Zuloaga Museum.
Returning to the Plaza del
Conde Cheste, we take the
Calle de San Sebastián
until we reach the Church
of San Sebastián (18)
which has a Romanesque
exterior and Baroque
interior. Returning to the
Plaza once again, this
time we take the Calle de
San Agustín.
Afterwards, we proceed
on Calle de San Nicolás,
and at once to the right,
we see the 12th century
Romanesque
Church of San
Nicolás (19), now
a Municipal
Theater
Workshop.
Continuing on Calle San
Quirce, passing by the
Convent of Las Oblatas,
we come to a square and
encounter the Church of
San Quirce (20), also built
in the Romanesque style
during the 12th century,
presently the meeting
place of the Academy of
History and Art of San
Quirce, as well as the
convent of the Madres
Dominicas, where ancient
carvings are reproduced.
We continue on Travesía
de los Capuchinos,
arriving at the Plaza de
San Esteban to admire the
Church of San Esteban (21)
and the Palacio
Episcopal (22). The church
is Late Romanesque in
style from the 13th
century and has one of the
highest and best
Romanesque towers in all
of Spain, in addition to a
magnificent porch. The
palace, on the other hand,
is a Plateresque building
from the 16th century and
houses religious painting
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and sculpture from different
periods.
We take Calle de
Valdeláguila first and then
the street of Trinidad to
reach the Torre de
Hercules (23), a good
example of medieval
military architecture from
the 13th century. We also
find the Church of La
Trinidad (24), one of the
best preserved
Romanesque churches.
Deserving special mention
in the interior is the "Santa
Faz" (Holy Face) by the
artist, Ambrosius Benson,
as well as the chapel with
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a lovely doorway by Juan
Guas.
Turning afterwards to the
right, we come to Plaza
del Doctor Laguna where
we encounter Torreón de
Arias Dávila (25), a tower
decorated with Islamic
geometric designs, dating
from the 15th century.
- Palacio Episcopal
Plaza de San Esteban
w 921 46 09 63
Open: Friday and Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
5 to 7 p.m.
- Church of La Trinidad
Calle de la Trinidad, 2
w 921 46 00 27
Open: Holidays only.
ITINERARY IV
Scenic City Route
This itinerary goes outside
the city center and is
perfect for a nice long walk.
Starting at the Aqueduct,
we take the street called
Vía Roma until we turn
left at Calle Santa Catalina
and soon arrive at the
Romanesque Church of
San Lorenzo with its
Mudejar tower, situated on
a medieval–looking square.
Church of La Vera Cruz
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We then take Calle Puente
de San Lorenzo to
continue afterwards on
Calle de San Vicente and
come to the Convent of
San Vicente, the oldest
one in the city. In the year
140, a temple of Jupiter
was located on this site
which was later destroyed
by fire. In the year 919, a
church was built honoring
Saint Vincent.
Retracing our steps to the
Plaza de San Lorenzo, we
then take Calle de
Cardenal Zúñiga to get to
the Monastery of Santa
Cruz la Real (26), a
Gothic–Isabelline structure
boasting an interesting
doorway by Juan Guas.
Nearby, we find the Cave
of Santo Domingo de
Guzmán, a secluded and
mysterious spot.
Departing towards the
right, we take the stairs
that go down to the bridge
of the Alameda del Parral.
Veering towards the left,
we reach the Monastery
of El Parral (27), a
Flamboyant Gothic
construction started in
1447 and still unfinished,
as can be observed on the
main facade. Juan Guas
participated in its design,
and the exceptional high
altarpiece, the alabaster
tombs of the Marquis of
Villena, and cloisters of
the monastery are all
worth visiting.
Taking the Calle de la
Moneda and crossing
the bridge, we find to
the right the building
that was once the Casa
de la Moneda (old Mint)
by Juan de Herrera.
Taking the Paseo del
Santo Domingo again,
Monastery of El Parral
we turn to the right,
among groves of trees and
the Virgin is displayed in
at the foot of the walls, we
the Baroque high altar of
can view the Puerta de
the Sanctuary, begun in
Santiago gate and gardens
the 16th century.
of the Alcázar until
Going up the Cuesta de
reaching the small parish
los Hoyos, we enjoy a
Church of San Marcos,
superb view of the Alcázar
one of the oldest in the
which reminds us of the
city. Turning to the right,
- Monastery of El Parral
we find the Church of La
Alameda del Parral
Vera Cruz (28), one the
w 921 43 12 98
most original churches in
Open: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spain. Its unusual
and 4 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday
polygonal ground plan has
from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
twelve sides. Late
Gregorian chant at noon.
Romanesque from the 13th
- Church of La Vera Cruz
century, the church was
Carretera de Zamarramala
founded by the Templars.
w 921 43 14 75
Using the Church of San
Open: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Marcos as a reference
and 3:30 to 7 p.m. (6 p.m. in
point, to the right the
fall and winter). Closed Monday
Alameda woods of La
and the month of November.
Fuencisla begin, a privileged
- Convent of the Padres
place for admiring the
Carmelitas. Alameda de la
partial silhouette of the
Fuencisla w 921 43 19 61
Alcázar castle and the
Open: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
walls of the city, where
and 4 to 7 p.m. Closed
the Convent of the Padres
Tuesday morning.
Carmelitas Descalzos (29)
- Sanctuary of La Fuencisla
stands. The church and
Alameda de la Fuencisla
the lavish tomb of St. John
w 921 43 31 85
of the Cross can be
Open: 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6
admired. Also in the
p.m. (spring and summer from
Alameda woods, we have
5 to 7 p.m.) Closed Sunday
the Sanctuary of La
and Monday.
Fuencisla (30), patroness
of Segovia; the statue of
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prow of a ship. Within the
walls, we can admire
some notable buildings,
including the Casa de la
Química within the
gardens of the Alcázar;
Casa del Sol, a defensive
house constructed using
three portions of the walls;
Puerta de San Andrés, a
gate restored in the 16th
century and flanked by
two towers, one round
and the other square,
entrance to the Jewish
quarter, also called
Socorro Arch because of
the statue of the Virgin of
the same name.
Antonio Machado House-Museum
OTHER PLACES
OF INTEREST
Antonio Machado
House–Museum (31)
recreates the atmosphere
of the period surrounding
the famous poet and
displays personal objects
and other memorabilia.
In the Plaza de Bellas
Artes, we find the Esteban
Vicente Museum of
Contemporary Art (32),
former palace of Enrique IV,
which presently houses an
extraordinary collection of
works by Esteban Vicente
(1903), only Spanish
member of the New York
School of abstract
expressionism.
There are many other sights
to visit in Segovia that
have not been mentioned
in the itineraries, such as
the Church of El Salvador,
Church of San Lorenzo,
the numerous streets
within the walled sector,
as well as the surrounding
verdant areas.
- Antonio Machado
House–Museum
Calle Desamparados, 5
w 921 46 03 77
Open: 4 to 7 p.m. (6 p.m. in
fall and winter). Closed Monday.
- Esteban Vicente Museum of
Contemporary Art
Plaza de Bellas Artes
w 921 46 20 10
Open: 12 to 2 p.m. and
5 to 8 p.m. in sumer and 5 to
7 p.m. in winter.
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ITINERARIES THROUGHOUT THE
PROVINCE
Tourist guides are available during the summer months
in the following cities: Ayllón, Coca, Cuéllar, Pedraza,
Santa María la Real de Nieva, Sepúlveda, and La Granja
de San Ildefonso.
ITINERARY 1
The Royal Route
Eleven kilometers from
Segovia on the N–601, in
an unparalleled setting at
the foot of the mountains,
is the elegant Palacio de
La Granja de San Ildefonso.
This grandiose palace was
begun in 1721 with the
participation of various
architects, including
Teodoro Ardemans and
Juan Bautista Sachetti,
making a beautiful blend
of Spanish Barroque and
French neoclassical styles
with subtle Italian touches.
Ornate furnishings and
antiques from the period,
as well as 17th century
Flemish painting, and
an excellent collection Villacastín
of tapestries are
displayed.
The palace is surrounded
by spectacular formal
gardens with numerous
species of plants and is
adorned with statues and
26 monumental fountains
in an elaborate display of
light and color, perhaps
the most delightful part of
the complex. Nearby, we
encounter the Royal Glass
Factory of La Granja, an
industrial building dating
from the 18th century with
a permanent exhibit and
other temporary ones
devoted to the delicate art
of glass–making.
Fifteen kilometers from La
Granja, we
SEGOVIA
come
upon
San Ildefonso
Riofrío
Revenga
N-110
N-603
La Granja
Valsaín
601
A-6
San Rafael
El Espinar
Palacio de La Granja de San Ildefonso
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Valsaín where we
recommend a visit to the
magnificent forests with a
Nature Center and
recreational areas. Later we
pass Revenga before
coming to the Palacio de
Riofrío. This regal country
mansion, a square
construction measuring 84
meters (275 feet) on each
side, is surrounded by an
extensive holm oak grove
of 700 hectares (1700
acres) abounding in wildlife.
Italianate in appearance,
the building houses works
by Ribera, Houasse,
Pereda and other artists,
and part of it is used as a
Hunting Museum, exhibiting
armaments from the past
three centuries, trophies,
and paintings by Velázquez,
Rubens and others.
After visiting the retreats of
La Granja and Riofrío, we
proceed on the N–603 for
30 kilometers until we
come to San Rafael and El
Espinar, near the Hermitage
of Cristo del Caloco. The
two towns are located in
the heart of the mountains.
After taking the Autovía
N–VI for 21 kilometers,
we come to Villacastín
where we can admire its
huge church started in
1529 by the Friar Antonio
de Villacastín and still
unfinished with a beautiful
interior and works by
various artists.
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- Palace and Tapestry
Museum. Palacio de La
Granja
Plaza de España, 17
w 921 47 00 19
and 921 47 00 20
Fax 921 47 18 95
Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and holidays from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Monday.
From October to June, closed
from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
- Royal Glass Factory of La
Granja. Paseo del Pocillo, 1
w 921 47 17 12
Fax 921 47 15 72
Open: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(7 p.m. from September to
March). Closed Mondays
except holidays.
- Centro de Interpretación de
la Naturaleza (Nature
Center). Valsaín
w 921 47 17 44 and
921 47 17 11
Fax 921 47 17 46
Open: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4
to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday and
holidays.
Appointments for groups.
- Palacio de Riofrío and
Hunting Museum. Bosque de
Riofrío
w 921 47 00 19
and 921 47 00 20
Fax 921 47 18 95
Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and holidays 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. From October to
June closed from 1:30 to 3
p.m. Closed Monday.
ITINERARY 2
The Mudejar Route
The word Mudejar refers
to the Muslims who remained
in Castile after the Reconquest
and to their art,
characterized by Islamic
influence. Taking the
C–605 road northwest for
thirty kilometers, we come
to Santa María la Real de
Nieva, a town built around
the monastery finished in
the 15th century. A treasure
of medieval Castilian art,
the church and the cloister,
with its profusely decorated
capitals, are noteworthy.
A total of 17 kilometers
away is Coca, the town
where the famous Roman
emperor Theodosius the
Great was born. Especially
worth visiting in Coca are
the remains of the old
walls and Arch of La Villa,
the Church of Santa María
la Mayor with the
alabaster tomb of the
Fonseca family and, in
particular, the splendid
Mudejar castle with its
richly decorated walls
distributed around a large
Renaissance courtyard,
one of the most famous
and best preserved castles
in the whole of Spain.
Cuéllar
Twenty–seven kilometers
to the north, passing Chañe
and Arroyo de Cuéllar, we
Arroyo
reach Cuéllar, the second
de Cuéllar
largest city in the province
with a population of 10,000.
Of interest are the double
walls and gates, the Gothic
castle–palace with its
Mudejar doorway and large
Renaissance courtyard, the
sanctuary of Nuestra Señora
del Henar, and numerous
Romanesque churches with
Santa María la Real
de Nieva
tall towers and Mudejar
apses, including the
Churches of San Miguel,
605
San Esteban, San
Andrés and San Martín.
SEGOVIA
601
Chañe
- Monastery of Santa María
la Real de Nieva
w 921 59 40 36 (Town Hall).
By appointment only.
- Coca Castle
w 921 58 63 59 and
921 58 66 22
Open: Weekdays from 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Sunday and
holidays from 11 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.) and 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Closed the first Tuesday of
every month.
- Cuéllar Castle
w 921 14 22 03
Open: Saturday, Sunday and
holidays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
4 to 7 p.m.
Consult for weekday hours.
Coca
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Turégano and requires a
stop at the castle, which
disguises a lovely 12th
century Romanesque
church, reforming
pre–existing Roman and
Arab structures.
After Turégano, we
proceed on the C–603
north until we come to the
industrious town of
Cantalejo. We then take a
local road and reach
Sepúlveda, after having
driven about 30
kilometers. Here we find
the splendid
ITINERARY 3
The Castle Route
Carbonero el Mayor is
located 26 kilometers
north of Segovia on the
N–601 road. Here we can
view the impressive
interior of the Church of
San Juan Bautista built at
the beginning of the 16th
century, along with the
Plaza Mayor and Palacio
de los Avriales.
Thirteen kilometers later
after having turned to the
right in
Sepúlveda
Cantalejo
Fuentepelayo
Navalmanzano
Aguilafuente
60
Carbonero El
Mayor
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601
Turégano
Romanesque
church of El Salvador,
precursor of this style
erected in 1093. We can
also admire the 12th
SEGOVIA
Navalmanzano,
we reach Fuentepelayo. In
this town, we have the
Church of Santa María la
Mayor with its lovely
Gothic interior, a
Romanesque apse and
tower. The facade belongs
to the Old Cathedral of
Segovia and was brought
here after a fire destroyed
most of the building.
Some five kilometers
further, we find
Aguilafuente, a town rich
in archeological remains.
Twelve kilometers
southeast takes us to
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- Turégano Castle
w 921 50 00 00. Closed
while under restoration.
- Centro de Interpretación del
Parque Natural de las Hoces
del Río Duratón (Nature
Park Environmental Center).
Church of Santiago, Sepúlveda
w 921 54 05 86
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and
holidays from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
Appointments for groups.
- Castilnovo Castle
w 921 53 11 33. By
appointment.
lo
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century sanctuary of Santa
de
María de la Peña, some of
the old gates, the castle,
Plaza Mayor, and other
churches.
The Romanesque Church
of Santiago in Sepúlveda
has been recently
renovated to house
the interesting
Environmental Center of
Las Hoces of Duratón
River Nature Park, not
very far from the town. It
is a reserve for vultures
where we also find the
Hermitage of San Frutos
(patron saint of Segovia),
and the ruins of the
Monastery of Nuestra
Señora de la Hoz.
Near Sepúlveda, we find
Castilnovo castle, a
Mudejar fortress built in
the 14th century.
ITINERARY 4
The Mountain Villages
Route
Leaving Segovia on the
N–110, twenty kilometers
away we encounter
Sotosalbos, a village with
an exceptional Romanesque
church. A total of 15
kilometers further, having
turned off at Matabuena,
we arrive at Pedraza. Here
we must mention the
Plaza Mayor, the medieval
jail, the Church of San
Juan, and the castle which
is also a museum for the
painter Zuloaga.
Our next stop 60 kilometers
northeast is Riaza where
we suggest a walk though
this lovely Castilian village
to appreciate
the typical
architecture, in
addition to the
Palace of Los
Vélez de
Guevara,
Church of
Virgen del
Ayllón
Santa. María de
Riaza
Riaza
Riofrío
de Riaza
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Matabuena
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a lovely scenic
spot, as well as
La Pinilla ski resort.
Nearby, we find
Madriguera and El Muyo,
villages brimming with
color and contrasts.
Eighteen kilometers north
of Riaza is Ayllón, but
before stopping here, we
Sotosalbos
- Pedraza Castle
w 921 50 98 25
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5
to 8 p.m. (winter 4 to 6 p.m.)
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Museum of Contemporary
Art Obispo Vellosillo
Plaza del Obispo Vellosillo
w 921 55 30 00
Open: 5 to 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday noon to 2 p.m. and 4
to 6 p.m. Sunday from
noon to 2 p.m. Closed
Monday.
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should pause a short while
on the N–110 in Santa
María de Riaza to visit the
Romanesque church. In
Ayllón, our attention
focuses on the Isabelline
Palace of Juan de Contreras,
and Renaissance Church of
Santa María la Mayor.
Furthermore, the Palace of
Bishop Vellosillo has been
converted into a Museum
of Contemporary Art.
Beech forest of La Pedrosa. Riofrío
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
Some scenic nature spots that should not be overlooked
include the Cantalejo lagoons, the Riaza river canyon
and its reserve of birds of prey, and the Enebralejos cave.
Other picturesque towns not on the itinerary are Martín
Muñoz de las Posadas, Paradinas, Prádena, Nava de la
Asunción, Fuentidueña and Sacramenia.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Railway Station (RENFE)
Avenida del Obispo
Quesada, Segovia
w 902 24 02 02.
Daily trains from Madrid
depart from the Atocha
Railway Station
(Glorieta de Atocha)
for Segovia approximately
every two hours from 6:15
a.m. to 8:15 p.m. The trip
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takes a little more than an
hour.
Bus Station. Plaza de la
Estación de Autobuses, 1,
Segovia w 921 42 77 07.
Daily buses from Madrid
depart from La
Sepulvedana S.L. Station
(Paseo de la Florida, 11,
w 91 530 48 00) for
Segovia approximately
every hour from 6:30 a.m.
to 10:15 p.m. The trip
lasts a little over an hour.
LODGING
The Parador of Segovia has
a four–star rating and is
located on the Carretera de
Valladolid, w 921 44 37 37
Fax 921 43 73 62.
Segovia also has another
4–star hotel, four 3–star
hotels and numerous other
economical establishments,
including several
campgrounds.
TRANSPORTATION
IN THE CITY
The streets within the
historical center are very
narrow and not recommended
for driving. It is more
convenient to park your
car and visit the area on
foot. There are two public
parking lots very near the
Aqueduct. One is on
Avenida Fernández Ladreda
and the other on Calle
Ezequiel González. Taxis
are available in the city
and also by calling
telephone number
921 44 50 00.
CUISINE AND
HANDICRAFTS
Segovian cooking gives
rise to the leading industry
in the province with its
numerous restaurants,
especially those with
typical brick roasting
ovens. The key to their
success is the excellent
quality of the products
used and the expert hands
of the master chefs who
have made the region a
mandatory gathering place
for disciminating palates.
Typical dishes include
"judiones de la Granja" (a
stew of oversize broad
white beans), "sopa
castellana" (soup with
eggs, bread and garlic),
roast suckling pig, roast
lamb, "caldereta" (stewed
lamb), veal, trout, tench,
partridge, and quail. The
abundant forests are ideal
for all kinds of mushrooms
to flourish. Sweets are
represented by "ponche
segoviano" (a liqueur–dipped,
custard–filled cake frosted
Typical oven
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with marzipan). There are
two wines produced in the
region: Ribera de Duero
with young clarets and
exceptional red wines,
and Rueda with magnificent
white wines.
Handicrafts are skillfully
produced by over a hundred
workshops in the province
and include textiles, with
a tradition going back to
the Middle Ages,
glass–making, which was
promoted by royalty,
ceramics, metallurgy,
leatherwork, woodworking
and flint.
CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
Foreign currencies can be
exchanged at the banks
primarily located on or
around the Avenida de
Fernández Ladreda, Calle
Cervantes and Calle Juan
Bravo.
Estate grounds at the Palace of Riofrío
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ENTERTAINMENT
AND EVENTS
It is advisable to consult
the local newspapers for
cultural events and other
activities scheduled during
the time of your visit. We
would also like to point
out the Juan Bravo
Theater, built in 1918, as a
center of importance.
Segovia hosts various
international festivals,
including the International
Puppet Festival
"Titirimundi", the Folk
Festival of Segovia, La
Esteva Folklore Festival,
and Music Festival. All of
them take place between
the months of May and
September. For more
information, contact the
Foundation Don Juan de
Borbón, w 921 46 14 00
and 921 46 22 35.
Fax 921 46 22 49.
The best areas to visit after
nightfall are found in the
vicinity of the Plaza
Mayor, Plaza del
Azoguejo and the
neighboring streets.
For sports enthusiasts, the
province offers countless
possibilities to practice all
types of sports related to
nature, including hiking,
horseback riding, hunting
or fishing. For more
information on hunting or
livestock – reserves,
licenses, species, etc.,
contact the Delegation for
Castile and Leon,
Agriculture, Livestock and
Mountain Services
(Delegación Territorial de
la Junta de Castilla y León,
Servicio de Agricultura,
Ganadería y Montes)
w 921 41 72 40.
Special mention must be
given to snow sports. La
Pinilla ski resort, 70
kilometers from Segovia,
w 921 55 03 04, meets
all the demands of the
skiing enthusiast. (Winter
resorts pertaining to the
Community of Madrid are
not ver far.)
province, particularly in
the town of Zamarramala.
During this festival, the
married women take over
the community and ridicule,
jokingly of course, the men
of the town. There are
some variations depending
on each town, but most of
the townspeople dress up
in traditional costumes for
the event.
In Cuéllar, the last week of
August, the oldest running
of the bulls in Spain is held,
and in El Espinar, the
second Saturday of
September, the "Romería"
(pilgrimage) of Cristo del
Caloco journeys from the
town to the nearby hermitage
of the same name.
POPULAR
FESTIVALS
In the capital city of
Segovia, the festivals of
San Juan and San Pedro,
between the 23rd and
29th of June deserve
special mention. Older
and more typical ones
featuring giants and
big–headed figures
include San Frutos, patron
saint of the city, the 25th
of October, together with
the customary celebrations
of Holy Week.
The Festival of Santa Águeda
takes place around the 5th
of February in the entire
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ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF INTEREST
International Telephone dialing code: w 34
TOURIST INFORMATION TURESPAÑA w 901 300 600
www.tourspain.es
Tourist Information of Castile and León
w 902 20 30 30
TOURIST OFFICES:
Segovia: Plaza Mayor, 10 w 921 46 03 34, Fax 921 46 03 30
Plaza del Azoguejo, 1 w 921 46 29 06, Fax 921 46 04 92
Cuéllar: Castillo de Cuéllar (Cuéllar Castle). Plaza Mayor, 2
w 921 14 00 14 (only weekends and holidays)
Sepúlveda: Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1
w 921 54 00 00 (only weekends and holidays)
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
National Police: w 091
Municipal Police: w 092
Highway Traffic Information: w 900 123 505
PARADORS: Central Reservation Office. Calle Requena,3. 28013 Madrid
w 91 516 66 66, Fax 91 516 66 57. www.parador.es
Segovia: Carretera de Valladolid. w 921 44 37 37, Fax 921 43 73 62
SPANISH TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES ABROAD:
Canada. Toronto. Tourist Office of Spain
2 Bloor Street West Suite 3402. TORONTO, Ontario M4W 3E2. w 1416/ 961 3131
Fax 1416/ 961 19 92. e-mail: toronto@tourspain.es
Great Britain. London. Spanish Tourist Office
22-23 Manchester Square, LONDON W1M 5AP. w 44207/ 486 80 77, Fax 44207/ 486 80 34
e-mail: londres@tourspain.es
Japan. Tokyo. Tourist Office of Spain
Daini Toranomon Denki Bldg.4F. 3-1-10 Toranomon. Minato-Ku. TOKYO-105
w 813/ 34 32 61 41, Fax 813/ 34 32 61 44. e-mail: tokio@tourspain.es
Russia. Moscow. Spanish Tourist Office
Tverskaya - 16/2 Business Center “Galeria Aktor” 6th floor. MOSCOW 103009
w 7095/ 935 83 97. Fax: 7095/ 935 83 96. e-mail: moscu@tourspain.es
Singapore. Singapore. Spanish Tourist Office
541Orchard Road. Liat Tower # 09-04. 238881 SINGAPORE
w 657/ 37 30 08. Fax: 657/ 37 31 73. e-mail: singapore@tourspain.es
United States of America:
Los Angeles. Tourist Office of Spain. 8383 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 960. BEVERLY HILLS
CA 90211. w 1323/ 658 71 95, Fax 1323/ 658 10 61. e-mail: losangeles@tourspain.es
Chicago. Tourist Office of Spain. Water Tower Place, Suite 915 East. 845 North Michigan
Avenue. CHICAGO, IL 60611. w 1312/ 642 19 92, Fax 1312/ 642 98 17
e-mail: chicago@tourspain.es. Miami. Tourist Office of Spain. 1221 Brickell Avenue
MIAMI, Florida 33131. w 1305/ 358 19 92, Fax 1305/ 358 82 23. e-mail: miami@tourspain.es
New York. Tourist Office of Spain. 666 Fifth Avenue, 35th floor, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10103
w 1212/ 265 88 22. Fax 1212/ 265 88 64. e-mail: nuevayork@tourspain.es
EMBASSIES IN MADRID:
Canada. Calle Nuñez de Balboa, 35. w 91 431 43 00, Fax 91 431 23 67
Great Britain. Calle Fernando el Santo, 16. w 91 319 02 00, Fax 91 308 10 33
Japan. Calle Serrano, 109. w 91 590 76 00, Fax 91 590 13 21
Russia. Velazquez, 155. w 91 562 22 64, fax 91 562 97 12
United States. Calle Serrano, 75. w 91 587 22 00, Fax 91 587 23 03
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