Gothic Columns of the Cathedral of Segovia
Practically every major Spanish town seems to have a cathedral of its own. I don’t quite understand how a small town such as these can support such a huge cathedral. The cathedral would not be the only church in town as there would be a few more smaller churches within the town itself. The Old Town of Segovia is one of these such towns and it has its own large cathedral. The cathedral is at the Plaza Mayor or main plaza of the town. This is where the cathedrals would normally be found as they also need to be seen as powers that be in such an important place. The Cathedral of Segovia is very large and it sports a Gothic design which can be clearly seen from the outside. It is supposedly a smaller version of the Cathedral of Jaca also in Spain.
One of the Chapels of the Cathedral of Segovia
To enter the cathedral, you go from the side entrance. It seems that main entrance of the cathedral in front is under renovation and it would probably take a while to finish. So for now, the main entrance is the side entrance. Upon entry in the cathedral you get a feeling of size and space. The columns of the cathedral are very tall much like trees, lifting to roof high above the ground. This is typical of Gothic churches. This is to give the image of the majesty and greatness of God. There is an entrance fee to by paid upon entry to the cathedral but I think it is still worth a visit since all of these churches are quite unique.
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