San Agustín Church Ruins

About

The ruins of San Agustín Church offer one of Segovia’s most evocative glimpses into its layered past. Once part of a grand convent complex founded in the medieval period, the church stood as a significant religious and cultural centre until its decline and eventual abandonment. Today, only fragments of its walls and structural outlines remain, creating a hauntingly beautiful space where history and silence meet. The exposed stone, weathered arches, and open sky give the site a poetic atmosphere that contrasts with the city’s well‑preserved Romanesque and Gothic monuments. Though no longer functioning as a place of worship, the ruins invite reflection on the passage of time and the transformations that have shaped Segovia. They stand as a quiet reminder of the city’s forgotten chapters, offering visitors a moment of contemplation amid the surrounding urban landscape.

Segovia Spain

Location

The San Agustín Church Ruins (remains of the Church of the Convent of San Agustín) are located in central Segovia, in the historic old town at Travesía San Agustín, 3, 40001 Segovia, just a short walk from the city’s main square and the Cathedral. They stand in the heart of the old town, very close to the Gothic Cathedral and Plaza de la Reina Victoria Eugenia, only a few minutes’ walk from the Roman Aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, and the Alcázar. Nearby are the Church of San Sebastián, the Church of San Estebán, the Church of San Andrés, the Jewish Quarter (Judería), the Casa de los Picos, the Torreón de Lozoya, and the Museo Zuloaga, all within easy walking distance along Segovia’s medieval streets and squares.