San Clemente, Segovia
San Clemente is a fine old Romanesque church not far from the aqueduct and just outside the city walls of Segovia.
Built in the 13th century, San Clemente has a side portico, an exceptionally wide tower and unusual apse with six windows at the back. Inside are some 13th-century frescoes.
Quick Facts
| Names: |
Iglesia San Clemente; Church of St. Clement |
| Type of site: |
Parish church |
| Faith: |
Roman Catholic |
| Dates: |
13th cent. |
| Status: |
Deconsecrated |
| Architecture: |
Romanesque |
| Location: |
On Avenida de Fernández Ladreda not far from the aqueduct, Segovia, Spain |
| Hours: |
Unknown |
Getting There
From the Plaza del Azoguejo next to the aqueduct, walk southwest along the Avenida de Fernández Ladreda for just a few blocks.
Sources
- Personal visit (exterior only; April 1, 2007) - see Segovia Travel Blog
- Romanico en Segovia - arteguias.com
- Segovia - San Clemente - Planetware
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