Heritage Sundays: The Cloister of Segovia Cathedral

⭐ Heritage Sundays: The Cloister of Segovia Cathedral. The XVI Cycle of Heritage Sundays invites you to join in the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV, a monarch who always felt a deep and sincere affection for Segovia. In the year 1440, on February 6, when Henry was prince, his father Juan II donated him the lordship of Segovia. The young prince took possession of the city on September 5, 1440. From March to November, experts from various fields will offer insights into the life and era of Henry IV. You can't miss it!

Highlights
🏰 A guided tour of the cloister of the cathedral of Segovia
💫 A unique cultural experience that coincides with the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV of Castile
✨ An intriguing journey through over five hundred years of the cathedral's history, told through its stones and documents
👉 With the guide Mercedes Sanz de Andrés, BA in Art History

General Info
📅 Date and time: November 9th at 10:30
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Meeting point: Segovia Cathedral
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
📱 After purchase, it is essential that you read the instructions in your confirmation email

Description
The cloister of the Cathedral of Segovia is an exceptional feature within the city's architectural ensemble. In early 1465, King Henry IV began the process of constructing a new cloister to replace the previous medieval one. Designed by the master builder Juan Guas, the cloister was built starting in 1472, during the reigns of Henry IV of Castile and Isabella I of Castile. What makes this cloister unique is that it was moved from its original location in the old Cathedral of Santa María to its present site. Its style is distinctly Flemish, and it marks one of Juan Guas's first works. During the tour, you will be guided by Mercedes Sanz de Andrés, a graduate in Art History specializing in Sacred Art, and holding a diploma in Musical Education. She is a sacred art guide at the Cathedral of Segovia and collaborates with the Master’s program 'Cathedrals: Art, Didactics, Communication, and Theology' at UNED. She is also part of the teaching staff at Caminos del Románico and serves as a lecturer at the Universidad de la Experiencia. In addition, she has taught at several universities and in the Hispanic Studies program at the University of Arizona. Get your tickets for Heritage Sundays: The Cloister of Segovia Cathedral!