Vera Cruz

Iglesia
View of the Iglesia Vera Cruz (Church of the True Cross) from the Alcazar. Segovia, Castile and Leon, Spain. The shrine church was built by the Knights Templar to house a relic of the True Cross and consecrated in 1208. David Joyal all photos →

Consecrated in 1208, Iglesia Vera Cruz was built by the Knights Templar to house a fragment of the True Cross. It has a unique 12-sided exterior, round nave, and Romanesque carvings.

Location map of Vera Cruz. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Vera Cruz. Click to enlarge.

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Date(s)
1208

Article Info

Page Title
Vera Cruz
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024
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