The city of high quarters
- Position
- Burgos
- Type of route
- One day
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Burgos Castle, standing proudly on a hilltop, is the starting point for this route that discovers the origins of the city. After passing by several of Burgos’ city gates, visitors will come across monuments commemorating historical figures such as Fernán González, Fray Luis de León or Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, Cid Campeador, the city’s most famous character.
This route includes the following sites of interest: Burgos Castle Museum, San Esteban Gate, Caja de Burgos Art Centre (CAB), the Church of San Esteban, Fernán González Arch, the Monument to the Stubborn One, the Monument to the Cid, San Martín Arch/ the Royal Gate / Juradera Gate.
What to see?
Solar del CidMore informationDating from 1784, it was built as a tribute to 'El Cid'. It occupies the site of the house of El Cid and on its construction stones of the house were used. It consists of a console, flanked by two obelisks...
Arch of San Martin / Royal Door / Juradera DoorMore informationErected between the 13th and 14th centuries on the orders of King Alphonse X the Wise, it is part of the walled city and the gate through which monarchs and illustrious visitors to the city would pass....
Door of San EstebanMore informationThe door or arch of San Esteban is preserved quite well. It was built mixing masonry and ashlar combined to brick, that stands out in the courses, curbs of the corners and, especially, in the horseshoe...
Church of San EstebanMore informationThis Gothic structure was badly damaged by an explosion that destroyed the military fortress that stood on the hillock. It was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. The façade contains an artistic...
Art Center Caja de Burgos (CAB)More informationThis museum was founded in 2003 and aims to disseminate the newest creative trends of the moment developed by contemporary artists. It houses works by national and international artists, in order to provide...
Museum of the Castle of BurgosMore informationThis museum gets visitors close to the history of Burgos through its castle, from the IX century and restored after several years of works. You can contemplate its wall; walk the parade ground or underground...