Segovia Cathedral

Segovia Cathedral

Segovia Cathedral is located in Segovia, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built between 1525 and 1527 by Trasmeran mason Juan Gil de Hontañón, and the work was continued by his son Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón.

This cathedral is called the "Dame of (the Spanish) Cathedrals" ('La dama de las catedrales españolas'). It is located in the main square of the city, the Plaza Mayor.

North nave

*Capilla de San Andrés Apóstol
*Capilla de San Cosme y San Damián
*Capilla de San Gregorio
*Capilla de la Concepción

outh nave

*Capilla del Cristo Yacente (Reclining Christ)
*Capilla de Santa Bárbara
*Capilla de Santiago Apóstol
*Capilla del Cristo del Consuelo

External links

* [http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Segovia_Cathedral.html Great Buildings Online]


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