The exhibition on La Carrera de Indias highlights the significance of the city of Segovia in this pivotal trade route and enterprise, which endured for over 250 years, operating as a near-global monopoly.
It was in Segovia where the foundations were first laid, with the coronation of Isabella I of Castile, the primary patron of Christopher Columbus’s project, which would establish the basis for maritime trade between Spain and the Indies, shaping the Spanish Empire.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy highly valuable visual content, offering an in-depth understanding of an important chapter in the history of Spain.
The Alhóndiga is a building located in the Spanish city of Segovia, constructed at the beginning of the 16th century during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. It is an example of industrial Gothic architecture and is one of the few industrial buildings built while Isabella and Ferdinand were still on the throne.
The main facade features an Isabelline-style doorway, flanked on either side by two identical coats of arms representing the city of Segovia. In the past, the building’s interior housed three granaries, known as “de la Gloria” (of Heaven), “del Purgatorio” (of Purgatory), and “del Infierno” (of Hell).
In 1925, the building also became home to the Municipal Historical Archive. Its main storage area holds 1,500 linear metres of conventional shelving, and it also includes an exhibition hall.
In 1925, the building also became home to the Municipal Historical Archive. Its main storage area holds 1,500 linear metres of conventional shelving, and it also includes an exhibition hall.
It currently also serves as an exhibition hall, showcasing paintings, sculptures, and photography. On occasion, it has been used as a cultural centre, hosting activities for both children and the elderly. As a historic building, The Alhóndiga is recognised as a Site of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural) and is also home to the Municipal Archive of Segovia. In this way, both the institution and La Alhóndiga’s exhibition hall—featuring temporary exhibitions, talks, and lectures—can be regarded as fulfilling the functions of a museum.
