Sepúlveda, Medieval municipality in Segovia Province, Spain.
Sepúlveda is a municipality in Segovia Province that sits on a raised promontory overlooking the valleys of the Duratón and Caslilla rivers. Stone houses form a connected settlement on the elevated terrain.
The town received a charter in the 10th century to develop as a Christian settlement beyond the Duero River. This founding order established the rules that shaped its development.
The seven Romanesque churches define the town's appearance today. El Salvador, the oldest among them, displays the simple stone forms typical of its era.
The Fueros Museum in the Santos Justo y Pastor Church displays exhibits about local history and the development of medieval legal systems. Visitors can get a solid overview of the significance of these traditions there.
The surroundings feature the Hoces del Río Duratón reserve, a protected area with limestone canyons that carve deep gorges along the river. This landscape creates a dramatic backdrop for the settlement perched on the plateau above.
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