We visit the Segovia Cathedral early in the morning, where only a few tourists are en route. Between April and October, the Cathedral opens at 9:00 a.m.
Segovia Cathedral
The massive stone building towers like a rock above the city of Segovia. It was built by order of Karl V in 1525 and designed by the architect Juan Gil de Hontanón. The Gothic cloister and the choir stalls were taken over from the old cathedral, which stood adjacent to the Alcazar.
In 1614, the original 100 m high tower was hit by a lightning strike. The top, which was built from mahogany wood was destroyed. At the restoration, it was rebuilt in stone and the height was reduced by 12 m, so that today, the tower has a height of 88 meters. It can be climbed on foot.
The nave is 105 m long, 50 m wide and 33 m high. We stand in the nave and are fascinated by its huge dimension.
The two organs date from the 18th century and were built by the organ builder Pedro de Liborna Echevarría.
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More InformationJewish quarter
Like in many Spanish cities, there is also a Jewish quarter in Segovia. It covers the southern part of the walled city area.
Characteristic are the narrow streets with ornament decorated patterns and the buildings full of nooks and crannies.
In 1492, Ferdinand II and Isabella I issued the Alhambra Decree, which orders that all the Jews had to leave the country if they are not willing to get baptized.
In 1985, the old city of Segovia and the Aqueduct were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
During our visit, we stayed at the Hotel Infanta Isabel which is only some footsteps away from the Segovia Cathedral.
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