Land of the Burgo
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A delightful tour of the Romanesque churches, caves and the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the area known as Tierra del Burgo, boasting a wealth of natural spaces open to all.
The legends surrounding the streets of Calatañazor mix with the history of the Celtiberians and the Romans revealed at the archaeological site of Uxama or the historic and artistic site of El Burgo de Osma, an absolute must on this route that takes in unique examples of architecture and stunning natural features.
This route includes the following sites of interest: the town of Calatañazor, the Uxama archaeological site, El Burgo de Osma Cathedral, Caracena and La Fuentona in Muriel de la Fuente.
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What to see?
Church of Nuestra Señora de la AsuncionMore informationBuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. Three running single-section naves. The rectangular main chapel is covered by a vault resting on five-key-stone support arches. The masonry walls have rectangular...
Ethnographic Museum of Alcubilla del MarquesMore informationThis museum was founded in 1981 and is one of the first of the province of Soria. You can see traditional agricultural tools and objects from the rural houses of the past, including traditional clothes.
Church of San Martin de ToursMore information11th-century rural romanesque parish church, one of the oldest structures in the province. The arched bay dates from the mid 12th century and is located in the south facade, with seven ashlar arches.The...
Osma CastleMore informationOsma Castle is located on a rock, on the road from El Burgo de Osma to Recuerda. It had a Muslim origin and passed into Christian hands in 1011, it occupied a strategic place on the middle border of the...
Watchtower of South of Burgo de OsmaMore informationThe Atalaya del Sur del Burgo is a historical example worth seeing for its antiquity and significance. It is a resulting building of the expansion of the counts of Castilla towards South snatching land...
Cathedral of El Burgo de OsmaMore informationIs the most important monument in the province of Soria. Every style from Romanesque to 18th century Baroque has left its mark on this building, from which an imposing 72 metre Baroque tower stands out...
Diocesan Cathedral MuseumMore informationThe Gothic cathedral was built in the thirteenth and fourteenth century over the previous twelfth century Romanesque cathedral, whose arches with their timber frames, have been preserved.Nine rooms with...
History Classroom El Burgo de OsmaMore informationYou can see: the arevaci city of Uxama, the Roman city of Uxama Argelae with the rebuilding of a housing of the Uxama site, the Arab city and the virtual theatre that recreates a street of the Roman city...
- House Museum of Blas VillodresMore information
It offers an interesting artistic expression encompassing several collections: ethnological, archaeological, Spanish contemporary art and a pictorial exhibition of De Blas Guerrero.