Heritage Sundays: Henry IV’s Palace of St. Martin

⭐ Heritage Sundays: Henry IV’s Palace of St. Martin.  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 visit to the Palace of St. Martin
💫 A unique cultural experience that coincides with the 600th anniversary of the birth of Henry IV of Castile
✨ An interesting tour of a landmark full of history
👉 With the guide Cristina Gómez, restorer of the Museum of Segovia

General Info
📅 Date and time: May 11 at 10:30
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Meeting point: Medina del Campo Square, Segovia, Spain
👤 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
Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2005, the Palace of San Martín, located in the heart of the city, was built by order of Prince Henry, son of John II and Lord of Segovia, serving as the residence of Isabella the Catholic’s brother. In 2014, the Junta de Castilla y León initiated a restoration project to consolidate the remains still preserved in the building. During the tour, you will be guided by Cristina Gómez González, a graduate in Fine Arts specializing in painting and sculpture restoration from the Complutense University of Madrid. Since September 2012, she has been part of the Museum of Segovia under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Regional Government of Castilla y León, where she is responsible for restoration, maintenance, and conservation. Additionally, she is a member of the Technical Committee of the Territorial Commission of Cultural Heritage of Segovia and carries out assessments, reports, and advisory work on interventions in movable heritage for the Territorial Service of Culture of Segovia. Get your tickets for Heritage Sundays: Henry IV’s Palace of St. Martin in Segovia!