Iglesia de San Martín

The Church of San Martin is an amazing place that should be visited by more people. The main nave, with its gray stones, highlights the presbytery and main altar with the golden wall where Saint Martín and Saint Mary are depicted, and the white side walls and vault with more paintings. It's also beautiful from the outside with its arches, pendant arches, and bell tower.

This is a perfect example of a medieval church and located just down from the Plaza Major in Segovia. The interior is simply styled with a barrel vaulted ceiling and a beautifully gilded altar. The exterior has the original carvings around the doors and in the corners but of real interest are the capitals of the pillars. They are all different and in fairly good condition considering their age and exposure to the elements. A lovely church to visit.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Iglesia de San Martín – Segovia The Iglesia de San Martín is one of those hidden gems in Segovia that quietly takes your breath away. Built in the 12th century, this Romanesque church is a masterpiece that has stood for nearly 900 years. It sits right in the heart of the city, surrounded by arcaded galleries, and is instantly recognizable with its striking Mudejar-style bell tower and beautifully carved stone details. The church was originally constructed by the powerful Caballeros de San Martín and later became a hub of religious and civic life. What’s fascinating is how it blends Romanesque architecture with Moorish influences — a reminder of the diverse cultural history of Spain. The stone porticoes with semicircular arches give it such character, and the sculpted capitals show the level of artistry from that era. Personally, I loved walking around the church, taking in all the angles of the façade. My wife and I took plenty of photos here — the kind of place where the architecture feels alive, telling its own story through every arch and column. It’s peaceful, inspiring, and a must-see for anyone who appreciates history and design.

This is a church of great historical significance, bearing the traces of Spain's early religious history.

Iglesia de San Martín (Saint Martin Church) - Built in the twelfth century, it already existed in 1117, because in the testament of Domingo Petit his abbot appears as a witness. It is located in the current square of Juan Bravo, halfway between the Cathedral of Santa María and the Roman aqueduct. It is a temple of Mozarabic origin with Romanesque style. The temple differs in part from the original, as some parts have been reconstructed or eliminated, as is the case of the central apse, which was replaced. It has three naves, a transept with a brick dome and a tripartite head. Of the temple they are remarkable the bell tower, that is of Romanesque-Mudejar style, and owns arches of brick on stone columns. It is also remarkable its porticoed gallery, which surrounds the entire church except the head. This portico has semicircular arches that rest on columns with Romanesque capitals. The cover of the western facade is one of the largest doors of Spanish Romanesque. It is a cover of five archivolts, decorated with plant motifs. It is sheltered by a portico, like a narthex, whose opening is a large set of archivolts supported by human statues representing characters from the Old Testament. (Wikipedia)

Gregorian chanting greeted us at the door of the church A big smile from a host welcomed us and we saw the beautiful altar with a Saint Martin picture above the altar depicting the moment when the Saint shared his Cape with the needy ! Felt a sense of peace and tranquility being close to God !

Nice but not amazing after having visited Segovia Cathedral. You'll certainly pass by it when walking from the Aqueduct to the Cathedral (and further to the Alcazar) or the other way. There is a fee to visit it. If you have enough time in Segovia you might visit it, but not if it mean having less time for the Alcazar, the Cathedral or the Aqueduct, the main attractions in this city.

Wonderful staff and excellent food in the centre of Segovia. Good prices, not the typical tourist trap. We were six and had all the menu with different dishes so we could try them all, the food was delicious and good quality, and the service was great. A place where we will go back!