Burgos

Burgos

Introduction: Burgos is an important cultural center on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and was once the capital of the Kingdom of Castile.

The Arco de Santa María: A gate opened in the city wall in the 14th century, decorated with statues of local dignitaries. It is the main entrance to the old town.

Burgos Cathedral: Founded in 1221 by King Ferdinand III himself, it is the third-largest Catholic cathedral in Spain and described as “exquisite like a woman’s jewel.” It is the most important building in Burgos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most beautiful parts of the cathedral include the Chapel of the Constable, the Golden Staircase, the Door of the Sarmental, among others, as well as a cathedral museum.

San Nicolás Church: The most noteworthy feature is a magnificent polychrome alabaster altarpiece.

San Esteban Church: Built in 1280, it now houses an Altarpiece Decoration Museum.

Casa del Cordón: In 1497, the Catholic Monarchs received Christopher Columbus here upon his second return from the Americas.

Museum of Burgos: Housed in two buildings, Casa Miranda and Casa Angulo, it is divided into an archaeological section and an art section.

Royal Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas: Converted into a monastery by Alfonso VIII in 1187. The Santiago Chapel houses a statue of St. James, beneath whose arm knights used to receive their knighthood.

Miraflores Charterhouse: Founded in 1454. The church altar is richly gilded and is said to have been plated with the first gold brought back from the Americas by Columbus. Dining / Accommodation / Shopping: Dining: Burgos blood sausage is made primarily from Iberian pork, which is raised on acorns and chestnuts, making it exceptionally delicious.

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