If art is your thing, there are galleries and museums available to browse
many great artists of the past, whatever your interests may be. Try stopping by
the following attractions during your trip to the great city of Segovia:
Esteban
Vicente Contemporary
Art Museum.
The building itself is worth some notice; it is a 15th century home in Segovia's
mainland, a costly residence where only the rich and noble would have
resided. Esteban Vicente, known for abstracts and the foreign influences
that show through in his works, has his showcase here. Vicente's works are
also featured in New York's
Metropolitan Museum of Art, among other galleries
Casa de los Picos.
Stop in and see the Artistic School of Applied Arts if you like the
creative scene. The house in which it is located literally means
"House of the Points" because of the sharp points that cover the
exterior of the 15th century home. The story goes that originally Casa de
los Picos was owned by a Jewish family. When the new family, Christians,
moved in, they didn’t want any "bad associations" from the house
belonging to Jews. They changed the name and the facade, hoping to chase
out any "evil" spirits that may be lurking.
The Rich and Famous
Segovia has its own palace,
setting it on scale with Paris and Venice
in its own right. San Ildefonso de la Granja was Felipe V of Spain's
colonial home and private residence for the summer months. By far one of the
most beautiful aspects of the house is the scenery on which it is situated. Be
prepared to see gardens, artwork, fountains, flora and fauna as you travel the
ornate grounds. Once you enter the palace, you will be amazed at the detailed
work that went into making the palace a home fit for royalty. No expensive whim
has been spared in making each room grand and high-scale. A clock collection
adds a fanciful whim to the tour.