What to see in Segovia: 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 6 votes from people: Aqueduct of Segovia · Segovia Cathedral · Plaza Mayor. (Updated Sep 22, 2025.)
The aqueduct, the Alcázar and the cathedral, plus the corners guides recommend for a day trip from Madrid.
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Top 10
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1
Aqueduct of Segovia
Roman structure over 28 m tall and about 15 km long, a World Heritage Site.
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2
Segovia Cathedral
The 'Lady of Cathedrals', Spain's last great Gothic cathedral.
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3
Plaza Mayor
Arcaded square with the Juan Bravo Theatre and the cathedral behind.
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4
Jewish Quarter
Old Jewish quarter with the synagogue, now the Corpus Christi church.
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5
Alcázar of Segovia
Castle on a crag between two rivers, one of the most photographed in Spain.
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6
Casa de los Picos
Palace with 617 granite points on its façade.
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7
Church of the Vera Cruz
Twelve-sided Romanesque church from 1208 associated with the Templars.
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8
Pradera de San Marcos viewpoint
The best view of the Alcázar from below.
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9
Roast suckling pig
Try Segovia's suckling pig at roasters such as Mesón de Cándido, at the foot of the aqueduct.
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10
La Granja de San Ildefonso
Palace and gardens with fountains 11 km from the city.
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11
Walls and San Andrés Gate
Three kilometres of medieval wall with a walk along the ramparts.
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12
Monastery of El Parral
15th-century Hieronymite monastery facing the Alcázar.
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Comments (1)
El Acueducto quita el hipo, y luego cochinillo cortado con plato, como debe ser.