Cathedral

Segovia Cathedral, founded by order of Charles V in 1525, is the last cathedral of Spain built in the Gothic style. It is located near the City Hall of Segovia.

The construction of the cathedral, which lasted for two centuries, took place under the leadership of the architect Juan Gil de Ontadon, and then Rodrigo Gil de Ontadon and was completed only in 1768.

The length of the central nave of the cathedral is 105 meters, and the height is 50 meters. The gates of the western facade of the building are decorated with the image of the holy virgin, and the windows of the cathedral are decorated with colored stained glass windows by French and Spanish masters. The height of its bell tower is 88 meters.

The cathedral has 18 chapels with valuable paintings and sculptures, the most impressive of which is the sculpture “Lying Christ” by Gregorio Fernandez.