Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuencisla

About

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuencisla stands at the foot of Segovia’s cliffs, a peaceful sanctuary dedicated to the city’s patron saint. Built in the seventeenth century beside the Eresma River, it blends Baroque elegance with a sense of natural serenity. The façade, crowned by a graceful portico, leads into an interior filled with soft light, devotional artworks, and the revered image of the Virgin of Fuencisla, long associated with local protection and miracles. The sanctuary has been a pilgrimage site for centuries, especially during the annual festivities that honour the Virgin and bring together communities from across the region. Surrounded by dramatic rock formations and lush greenery, the site offers a tranquil retreat just moments from the historic centre. It remains a cherished symbol of faith, tradition, and Segovia’s enduring spiritual heritage.

Segovia Spain

Location

The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuencisla is located in the northern part of Segovia, just outside the old town walls on the banks of the Eresma River, at Paseo de Segundo Rincón, s/n, 40003 Segovia, Spain. It stands a short walk from the city centre, near the Jewish Quarter and the old hospital area, and is easily reached from the historic core via the Paseo de la Alameda, close to the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers. Nearby are the Monastery of San Juan de la Cruz, the Church of San Sebastián, the Church of San Estebán, and the Iglesia de San Andrés, while the main tourist sites – the Roman Aqueduct, the Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and the Alcázar – are about a 15–20 minute walk back through Segovia’s old town streets.