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08-APR-2012

Segovia. Catedral de Santa María

Built at the highest point of the town, construction of the cathedral of Segovia began in the year 1525, during the reign of Carlos V. It is in the late Gothic style and was built after the fire in the old Romanesque cathedral in the year 1520. It has a ground plan with three naves, lateral chapels and a semicircular sanctuary with an ambulatory. The temple, erected according to the design of Juan Gil de Hontañón, possesses three entrances: the Puerta del Perdón, the work of Juan Guas, is on the main façade, while on the southern face we have the San Geroteo and San Frutos Doors. It measures 105 m by 50 m and stands 33 m high at the main nave. The main altarpiece is made of marble, jasper and bronze. It was consecrated in the year 1768.

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Ceya26-May-2012 14:43
Great shot of a massive and impressive cathedral! V
Jeff Real26-May-2012 13:31
Beautiful golden light falling on this incredible structure is awesome! ~V~
Stephanie26-May-2012 12:59
Beautiful cathedral! :)
Guest 26-May-2012 12:32
Molt bona, aquesta llum.
Jim Coffman26-May-2012 12:03
Beautiful light on this great capture...
Guest 26-May-2012 11:48
Quite beautiful, must be wonderful to see it before you.
Yvonne26-May-2012 11:43
An awesome setting and lovely sunlight on the building, very interesting history! v
kinta26-May-2012 11:40
Very impressive and beautiful castle indeed! "Segovia", I cannot forget the Maestro of Guitar and the guitar music "Castle of Spain" by Moreno Troba. In this music, there is "Castle of Segovia", this might be this castle. Thanks so much sharing!
goelsamuel26-May-2012 11:12
Awesome composition and tones! V!
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