Iglesia de la Vera Cruz

Unusual and interesting with a great view of the citadel skyline. We couldn't go inside but we enjoyed walking around and watching nature and the big skies of a cold Christmas Eve after a large meal. Worth the walk up and down the hill.

Small but incredibly fascinating as a piece of history plus a great view from the tower even if the stairs are very very narrow plus it’s cash only entry

Really excellent, worth the 3 euros entrance fee. Climb the tower for great views. It’s very tight in the stairs and claustrophobic but it does warn if this bothers you. Interesting leaflet provided on entry with historical notes. Great walk from the Alcazar, steep stairs but well worth the effort. Follow the river for magnificent views of the Alcazar.

Our walk led us out of the Alcazar grounds and then down a very steep, wooded hill before crossing the river and climbing the other side to the Iglesia de la Vera Cruz. This is a beautiful 13th century church, possibly Templar in origin but now owned by the Sovereign Order of Malta, descendents of the Hospitallers. The church is twelve sided with an attached belltower and originally held a fragment of the True Cross. Entry was €3 and the interior was plain other than a couple of paintings including an altar screen (I think). We climbed the bell tower, which had a very worn and very narrow set of spiral stairs, to enjoy the vista of the Alcazar at the top of the hill before leaving to continue our walk.

Magnificent austere church located on the way out of Segovia along the road leading to Zamarala. Attributed to the Templars it has a round nave and a spartan altar with just a crucified Jesus. There is a modest fee to visit.

Wonderful church; however after making my way to it in the scorching heat it was only to be seen from outside . I do not know if it’s accessible

A beautiful little church. Originally of the templars and belonging to the Maltese Knights today. Best view of the Alcázar from here.

Looks interesting from the outside. Unfortunately, it turned out to be closed on Tuesday afternoon when we arrived after a hot walk. The hours only seem to be published on the door - see photo.