Church of San Andrés: Overall view, showing bell tower and original apse (right)

In the late 11th century, Segovia was absorbed into the kingdom of Castile. Its newly acquired importance is illustrated by the extraordinary concentration of 13 Romanesque churches in and around the city. Most are built in a distinctive Segovian style. Parts of San Andrés date to the 12th century including an original apse with colonnettes. The bell tower is of a later date.