The sanctuary is situated at the precise location where the 12th-century miracle of María del Salto is said to have occurred.
The Churrigueresque altarpiece is considered one of the finest examples of late 17th-century Spanish Baroque art in the region.
The site was historically known as the 'Fuencisla,' derived from the Latin 'fons stillans' or 'dripping fountain,' referring to the nearby rock springs.
It is the starting point for the annual 'Bajada de la Virgen,' where the statue is carried down from the city to the sanctuary.
The sanctuary's exterior is flanked by the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Segovian landscape.
The current building replaced an earlier Romanesque hermitage that stood on the same ground.
The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Fuencisla serves as the primary religious shrine for the patron saint of Segovia, located at the base of the city's iconic cliffs. The current structure is a 17th-century Baroque building designed by architect Pedro de Brizuela. It features a distinctive altarpiece crafted by José de Churriguera. The sanctuary is built at the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers. The site is famous for the 'Legend of María del Salto,' though the sanctuary serves as the physical home for the venerated image of the Virgin. It is the destination of a major annual pilgrimage procession held in September.
From the river bank across the Eresma, capturing the sanctuary with the cliffs and the Alcázar looming above in the distance.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Eresma River path for views of the Alcázar from below.
Check the local Segovia diocesan calendar if visiting in late September to avoid potential closures during the main feast days.
Respect that this is an active place of worship; avoid visiting during scheduled masses.
Do not attempt to climb the surrounding limestone cliffs, as they are protected geological zones.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Maintain silence, remove hats, and dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees.
