Puerta de San Andrés

About

Puerta de San Andrés is one of the most evocative gateways of Segovia’s medieval walls, standing as a proud reminder of the city’s defensive past. Dating back to the fourteenth century, it once controlled access to the Jewish Quarter and the southern approach to the city. Its robust stone tower and pointed arch create a striking silhouette, blending military strength with Gothic elegance. The gate has been carefully restored, allowing visitors to appreciate its original form and the strategic views it once commanded. Today it serves not only as an architectural landmark but also as an entry point to the restored sections of the city walls, offering a tangible connection to Segovia’s layered history and the communities that once passed beneath its arch.

Segovia Spain

Location

The Puerta de San Andrés is located on the southern side of Segovia’s medieval city walls in Segovia, Castile and León, Spain, forming part of the historic fortifications that once protected the old town. It sits near the former Jewish Quarter (Judería) and overlooks the Río Clamores, a short walk from the Alcázar of Segovia and the city’s main historic core, with easy access to the Plaza Mayor, Segovia Cathedral, and the surrounding network of old‑town streets and viewpoints.