Origin and Vanguard
- Position
- Burgos province
- Leon province
- Palencia province
- Type of route
- Weekend
The countless discoveries, combined with their exhaustive study and meticulous attention to detail, have earned the Atapuerca Archaeological Sites a reputation as a leading site for research and culture within the region, providing a fascinating insight into human evolution, as well as the presence and later development of mankind in Europe.
Castilla y León is at once history and the avant-garde. Its history and art, customs and traditions, today matched with quality wines and an exclusive culinary offer, make this region the perfect destination for combining two essential concepts such as culture and evolution.
This route also includes the following sites of interest: the Museum of Human Evolution, the Archaeology and Palaeontology Museum/the Dinosaur Museum in Salas de los Infantes, Burgos Cathedral, the Church of San Martín de Frómista, the Monastery of San Zoilo in Carrión de los Condes, the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidoro in León and the Castilla y León Museum of Contemporary Art (MUSAC).
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What to see?
AtapuercaMore informationAn essential trip to know and understand the evolution of humans. Discover the most important archaeological remains of the Iberian Peninsula, which were found during the construction of a train line in...
Walls of LeonMore informationThe ancient Romanesque walls were destroyed repeatedly by the Arabs and rebuilt by Alfonso V and Alfonso IX. They were extended along the middle ages. One of its ancient doors still standing next to the...
Real Colegiata of San IsidoroMore informationThree nave temple with tunnel vaults. Latin cross shaped, more than three hundred capitals that tell the story of the holy scriptures. There are 12th century Romanesque paintings covering the vaults, it...
Church of San Martin de FromistaMore informationIt was part of a Benedictine convent; and the church emulates the Jaca Romanesque style, it was founded by Doña Mayor, the Countess of Castile back in 1066. One of the most representative Romanesque buildings...
Monastery of San ZoiloMore informationCluniac monastery from the 11th-12th centuries. The monastery of San Zoilo was very appreciated by the ancient pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, mostly due to its hospital, and it keeps the sepulchres...
MUSAC. Museum of Contemporary Art of Castilla and LeonMore informationThe Castilla y León Museum of Contemporary Art (MUSAC), houses a collection of art from the 20th and 21st centuries, with a particular focus on works dating from the early eighties until the present day....
Archaeological and paleontologic Museum / Museum of los DinosauriosMore informationThe museum provides a complete archaelogical and paleontological journey through its two rooms.There are also pieces which are representative of each culture: two-sided quarzite carvings which are 300000...
Cathedral of LeonMore informationThe most luminous and colourful cathedral in the region. It is a perfect example of French Gothic architecture, with pure ascending lines and an exquisite series of stained glass windows letting cascades...
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,...