Route 3 East. Section 2 - Sepúlveda
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Sandwiched between the hills of Somosierra and La Picota, in the province of Segovia, Sepulveda find, Villa Medieval showing its beauty on high. Meeting place of several watercourses, its breathtaking landscape define the Río Duratón river that runs in its ocher and reddish canyon walls.
The medieval town of Sepúlveda was in his day, the "Villa of the Seven Gates", by giving way through the fortified wall and castle (which currently only three towers that can be seen from the square are preserved).
Among its riches, now stands the old prison from the tourist office, located in the Plaza del Trigo, across from City Hall and a few meters the Plaza of Spain, center of the town, in which front the three towers of the castle are appreciated (now the last remnants thereof), and the old log building. El Salvador, Romanesque church (eleventh century), considered the oldest in the province of Segovia and south of the Duero Romanesque building. The Barbican Street, one of the best preserved paintings from the wall, and where traditional confinements pass. Sepulveda, villa of renowned palaces and stately homes to let discover its beautiful promenade and visit. You can also visit the Villa Museum of the Jurisdictions, located in the ancient Church of San Justo and Pastor.
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What to see?
Church of San PedroMore informationIt is a small building from the XII century built with blocks of stone and ashlar masonry. It has an attached portico from the end of this century or the beginning of the next one. Later several reforms...
Church of the Virgen de la PeñaMore information12th-century Romanesque church with interesting sculptures and an 18th-century main altarpiece containing the late-Romanesque image of the patron saint of Sepúlveda, plus a Baroque organ in the choir and...
Church of El SalvadorMore informationThis is the earliest romanesque church in Segovia dedicated to san Salvador. It was built in the 11th century and consists of a single nave coverd by a barrel vault and blind clolonnades.The beautiful...
Church of San JustoMore informationHeavily reformed romanesque church with three naves covered by wooden ceilings. The underground chapel has three apses; its altar is decorated with peculiar Romanesque bass-relieves.
Cave of Siete AltaresMore informationThe archaeological site of the cave of the seven altars is located in the locality of Villaseca, 100 meters far, upstream, of the bridge over the Duraton River. It keeps cave paintings and it was the sanctuary...
