Attractions and Places To See around Abades - Top 20

In the main square itself.

The trip, the gardens, and the building itself are worth it.

This church, which is dedicated to the Holy Cross (Latin “Santa Croce” / Spanish “Santa Cruz”), draws its patronage from the cross on which Jesus Christ died. The veneration of the Holy Cross goes back to a large extent to Saint Helena, who was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (who recognized Christianity as a religion after his victory at the “Milvian Bridge” in front of Rome and in the year 312 for a long time the persecution ended with the “tolerance edict” of Milan). In the early fourth century she undertook a pilgrimage to the Holy Land (Israel / Palestine) and from there brought numerous relics with her to Europe, including the “True Cross” (“VERA CRUZ”) on which Jesus Christ was crucified. Helena is therefore often depicted with a cross as an attribute. The church celebrates the festival of the discovery, public presentation and veneration of the Holy Cross – called “Exaltation of the Cross” – on September 14th.

The patronage of this episcopal church (cathedral) "Nuestra Señora de La Asunción" (sometimes also called "Santa Maria Asunción", in German-speaking countries it is called "Mariä Himmelfahrt") refers to one of the many memorial or feast days in honor of the Mother of God Mary in the church year. It goes back to the feast of her bodily assumption into heaven, which the (Catholic) Church celebrates annually on August 15th. In Orthodox churches, the feast is celebrated under the name "Maria Entschläfung". In more rural areas, it is part of local custom - depending on the region - that on this day bundles of herbs are collected by the population and blessed in the festive service.

The Cathedral of Segovia is a historical heritage of Spain and an asset of cultural interest. This majestic cathedral, located in the city of Segovia, is a stunning testament to Gothic architecture and a gem that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Hontanares de Eresma is a charming municipality and town in the province of Segovia, within the autonomous community of Castilla y León. Hontanares de Eresma is mentioned for the first time in 1247 as “Fontanares” and until the 19th century it was simply called “Hontanares”.

This seemingly charming fairy tale palace is a majestic fortress erected between the Eresma and Clamores rivers, which was inhabited by the kings of Castile for many years. Located in the beautiful and strategic Segovia, its origins can be traced back to Roman times, although it was not until the reign of Alfonso VII when the "alcaçar" was mentioned in a document archived in the cathedral. Residence of Alfonso Favorite residence of the Trastámara family, it was the headquarters of the royal archive, the royal treasury and the royal armory, as well as the coronation of Isabel la Católica. The House of the Austrias, officiated here the marriage between Philip II and Anne of Austria. Later, the castle was a state prison. Carlos III established the Royal College of Artillery there, whose 250th anniversary was the last official act of Juan Carlos I. A mandatory visit if we stop in Segovia, the Herrerian patio, the moat, the keep and its views, the throne room of the Catholic Monarchs, the residence of the Burgoña family, the Galera room, the Royal Chamber, the Weapons room, the Royal College of Artillery museum and the general military archive of Segovia, are rooms that illustrate the historical, Royal, and military importance and cultural of this imposing fortress. Its views from the lower part, to the north, leave everyone who contemplates them breathless, being especially spectacular in the snow season. For information on visiting conditions: https://www.alcazardesegovia.com/

Located in the city's Plaza Mayor, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1985, the Holy Cathedral Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and San Frutos de Segovia, also known as the Lady of the Cathedrals, is a late Gothic temple built between 1525 and 1768. Segovia had three cathedrals: a primitive one on the banks of the Eresma River until the year 516; the old cathedral, located in front of the Alcázar until 1525; and the current one. After the end of the War of the Communities, the secretary of King Carlos I informed the bishop of Segovia of the transfer of the cathedral from in front of the Alcázar to the then Plaza Grande, now Plaza Mayor, above the convent of Santa Clara. The cloister, the choir, the Los Cabrera chapel, the entrance door to the cloister and various sculptures, paintings and grilles were moved from the old cathedral to the new one. Consecrated in 1685, the current chapel of the Santísimo began to be built that year, currently being the baroque exponent of the temple. The 157 Flemish stained glass windows show in detail the mysteries of the life of Christ and the Virgin. For more information about visits, consult: https://catedralsegovia.es/horarios-y-tarifas/