Iglesia de San Millan

SIGHTSEEING, SEGOVIA Updated : Mar 18, 2016, 10.22 AM IST

Anita Rao Kashi

Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.

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A Romanesque church, built in the 12th century, Iglesia de San Millan in pale ochre stands at the beginning of the pedestrian avenue of Fernandez Ladreda. Considered by many to be the best example of Segovian Romanesque style of architecture, the church is simply impressive. It is dominated by the square tower that rises above the church and is built in Mozarab style. It predates the rest of the church. Other features of interest are the porch and the four apses. A little further but on the other side is the equally beautiful church of San Clemente, also built in the Romanesque style with lovely blind arches and notable apse.
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