Located beneath the Cathedral of Segovia, the Museum of Segovia has everything you would want in examining Spain’s unique history through art.  Across three stories, the museum is home to seven permeant exhibits including: “Segovia in time. The Roots of History,” “The Late Middle Ages: Church, Nobility and Common People,” and “The Bourbons and the Enlightenment to the 20th Century.” Including paleolithic artifacts to the present day, these unique stories being presence to less discussed in of history, creating a fuller understanding of the periods. If you are student and love history, art, and culture, then the museum of Segovia is a great opportunity to build upon your interests. Not only is it free, but it is also home to Zuloaga Museum Ignacio Zuloaga, the renowned painter, was known for his highly detailed landscapes, many of which captured the essence of Segovia and many key locations. Such as the Roman Aqueduct in “Aqueduct and San Justo:”

Art is important in two main respects: it tells a story of when it was written, and it inspires us today as we continue to explore the countless possibilities of the artist’s intention and our own interpretations. The wonder of art and history allows us to see through a window of time, as every culture is different, there is so much to learn and explore. This undoubtedly true when visiting the Musuem of Segovia, such art pieces has inspired many for centuries, just as it does today. The opportunity to travel abroad is chance to examine such treasures for yourself and see firsthand the history of Spain through the testaments of time.

León, Junta de Castilla y. “Museo de Segovia.” Museos Castilla y León. Accessed November 19, 2023.    https://museoscastillayleon.jcyl.es/web/es/museosegovia/museo-segovia.html.