Segovia Cathedral

About this place

This cathedral is one of Europe's late expressions of Gothic architecture, with a long building history extending into the 18th century. Its soaring profile dominates the old town. Compare its elaborate forms with the surrounding streets to appreciate its intended presence in the city. The building's Flamboyant Gothic forms demonstrate that architectural styles did not change everywhere at the same speed. A visitor can use it to question the idea that all Gothic monuments belong to the same medieval period. Its long construction history instead reveals the persistence and adaptation of an established religious language.