The Cathedral de Segovia is another amazing place for professors to take their students. This Cathedral was built between 1525 and 1577 during the rule of King Charles V. It was the last cathedral in Spain built in the Gothic style. The cathedral was built to replace the city’s former one that was destroyed during battles between the Castilians and Communeros. Within the cathedral, there are breathtaking designs and religious artworks. One piece of artwork being held here is Crying over the Dead Christ by Juan de Juni (1571). This cathedral is filled with religious history as well as art history that would be beneficial for everyone to see.
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Stamper, Peta. “Segovia Cathedral.” History Hit, June 6, 2023. https://www.historyhit.com/locations/segovia-cathedral/.
The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia is a great place for professors to take their students. The aqueduct is the most well-known structure of Segovia and gives insight into how the Romans brought over their technology and culture as well as how the city ran. The Aqueduct supplied water from the Frío River to Segovia till the 20th century. The aqueduct was built at a slight slope so the water would be at a constant flow. The origins of the structure are not entirely known but it is said to have been built around the first century A.D. when Segovia was under Roman rule. There is even a story about a girl who had to fetch water every morning and she ended up asking the devil for help. The devil said he would help if he could claim her soul if the structure was complete by the next morning. She agreed and was scared when she saw demons working on the aqueduct in the middle of the night. she then prayed for the structure to not be done by the time the rooster crowed. She got her wish and there is a gap in the aqueduct where the Virgin Fuencisia is today. This structure is not only filled with amazing history but lore you cannot hear anywhere else!
Works Cited
“Aqueduct.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed November 19, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/technology/aqueduct-engineering.
“Aqueduct of Segovia.” World Monuments Fund, February 1, 2019. https://www.wmf.org/project/aqueduct-segovia.
Warren, Karen. “The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia: Bringing Water to the City.” WorldWideWriter, April 30, 2023. https://www.worldwidewriter.co.uk/exploring-roman-aqueduct-of-segovia.html.
Segovia is a remarkable city located just north of Madrid in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Over the centuries it has been inhabited by Celtiberians and Visothos. When the Romans inhabited the city, they brought over their architecture, inventions, and culture. An example of this is the Aqueduct that stretches 11 miles through the city. In the 6th century, the Romans lost the city to the Moors. In 1088 the city was reconquered by King Alfonso VI making it Christian once again. During this time Segovia was one of the most important cities in the Kingdom of Castille. Between the 12th and 15th centuries, several Kings of Castile called Segovia their home. In 1474 Queen Isabella was crowned in the Church of San Miguel which is located within the city. There was major industry growth in the city in the 16th century and this is when they became known for the fabrication of cloth. In 1941 Spanish law registered Segovia as a “Historic Site” and in 1985 the UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.
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Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. “Old Town of Segovia and Its Aqueduct.” UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Accessed November 19, 2023. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/311/.
“General Information.” PDF. Accessed November 19, 2023. https://segovia.es/en/city/general-data.
“History.” History | Turismo de Segovia. Accessed November 19, 2023. https://turismodesegovia.com/en/mint/history#:~:text=The%20Royal%20Mint%20of%20Segovia,which%20belonged%20to%20the%20Crown.
“Segovia.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed November 19, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/place/Segovia-province-Spain.
“Segovia (Spain).” Organization of World Heritage Cities, November 17, 2022. https://www.ovpm.org/city/segovia-spain/#:~:text=Historical%20reference,of%20Castile%20resided%20in%20Segovia.
