Segovia · Plaza Mayor and the cathedral
Plaza Mayor
The main square of the old town, with the cathedral on one side and arcaded cafés around it. It is the natural place to stop between monuments.
- 1 h 15
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Plaza Mayor and the cathedral
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Plaza Mayor is the centre of Segovia, with the cathedral and the town hall facing the arcades and the cafés. Several main lanes meet here, so you pass through it more than once during a visit. The square is free and always open.
What to look for
- The cathedral façade and tower
- The arcades and the cafés
- The lanes that start from the square
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Turismo de Segovia (Ayuntamiento de Segovia), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free.
Getting there
Tip
Take a table on the edge for a coffee, and cross the square more than once, since it is the hinge of every walk.