Burgos in 24 hours
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- Burgos
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The city of Burgos is steeped in history and culture, boasting countless attractions for tourists. One of its finest jewels is undoubtedly the Cathedral, where the legendary Cid Campeador is buried. Yet Burgos is renowned for many other attractions that will keep tourists entertained both day and night; examples include the Museum of Human Evolution, where visitors can admire the numerous historical exhibits on display.
An ideal starting point for this route is the Royal Monastery of las Huelgas. The banks of the Arlanzón River bring us to Santa María Arch. Making our way under it, we find one of the most spectacular views of the Cathedral.
This route includes the following sites of interest: the Monastery of Santa María Real de las Huelgas, Santa María Arch, Burgos Cathedral, the Church of San Nicolás de Bari, Burgos’ Main Square, El Espolón Way, the statue of the Cid, Cordón House and the Museum of Human Evolution.
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What to see?
Arch of Santa MariaMore informationBuilt in the 14th century as a gateway and tower in the wall that surrounded the city. Rebuilt in the 16th century by Juan de Vallejo and Francisco de Colonia as a triumphal arch. It shows the Emperor Charles...
Church of San Nicolas de BariMore informationConstruction started in the 15th century. The simplicity of its faced is in contrast with the richness of its interior. Particularly noteworthy are the stone altarpiece by Simón de Colonia, gothic sepulchres...
House of the CordonMore informationThe most emblematic civil building in Burgos, built in the 15th century by the Condestables de Castilla. The work of Simon de Colonia. The portal with the franciscan cordon and a renaissance patio are...
Monastery Santa Maria Real de las HuelgasMore informationCistercian monastery from the 12th and 13th centuries, founded by King Alfonso VIII and his wife in 1188 for Cistercian nuns.Panteón Real (Royal Pantheon); buried in Gothic tombs are King Alfonso VIII...
Museum of the Human EvolutionMore informationThe Museum of Human Evolution houses the findings from the archaeological sites in the Atapuerca mountain range, a World Heritage Site, offering an insight into the mystery of the origins of man and evolution....
Burgos CathedralMore informationGet to know one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture and the most emblematic monument of the city of Burgos. The slender Cathedral of Santa María in the Castilian city has been astonishing residents,...