A story about a trip to Spain: a report on a trip to Burgos. Burgos is one of the most attractive cities in northern Spain Self-guided walks around Burgos Spain
Burgos, located on the Ancient Frankish Road, is a must-visit for those who appreciate architecture, with a magnificent Gothic cathedral. It stands in the center of the Old Town, on the right, northern bank of the Arlançon River; in the western part of the city, on a hill, there is an ancient castle. On the left, southern bank, in addition to the bus and train stations and new residential areas, there are two medieval monasteries. If you want to limit yourself to just exploring the city, then come to Burgos for one day; if you want to visit the monasteries, then stay another day. The most convenient way to start a walk around Burgos is from the Santa Maria Bridge (Puente de Santa Maria), which spans Arlançon.
If you find yourself in Burgos in the warm season, you will probably see many geese and ducks under the bridge, which give the city landscape a rustic picturesqueness. At the exit from the bridge stands the city gate of Santa Maria, built in the 16th century into the ancient fortress wall and decorated with statues of those who played an important role in the history of Burgos (Count Diego Porcellos, Charles V, under whom this gate was built, Cid, Count Fernand of Burgos Gonzalez). Nowadays, exhibition halls are located inside the gate towers: in the hall on the ground floor, a carved ceiling in the Mudejar style has been preserved.
Sights of Burgos
After passing through the arch of the gate, you will find yourself in front of the main facade of the famous Burgos Cathedral, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches not only in Spain, but in the whole world. It is included in the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage. Construction of the cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady began on the site of a Romanesque church in 1221 by order of the Castilian king Ferdinand III - he himself laid the first stone on the site of a Romanesque church. The architects who built the temple were guided by French models; first of all, to the Parisian church of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, borrowing from there many constructive solutions.
Like many Gothic cathedrals, the temple in Burgos was not completed in the Middle Ages, and was subsequently rebuilt many times, most recently in the 19th century. The most ancient elements of the cathedral are the main nave and the courtyard. Having climbed the steps of the main, western, facade and entered through the main doors of the temple, you will find yourself in the part reserved for worship. Believers come here, and tourists are not very welcome here. However, it is worth looking (through the glass doors) into the chapel located to the right of the entrance, where an ancient crucifix is installed - one of the symbols of Burgos.
The main façade of the temple is oriented to the west and dedicated to the Mother of God; most of it was built in the 13th century, although the towers appeared only in the 14th century. It is most convenient to view this facade from top to bottom. In the center of the arcade between the towers there is a statue of the Virgin Mary, below are statues of eight Castilian kings, and below them is a huge Gothic rose window, in the center of which the outlines of the hexagonal Star of David, the most important biblical symbol, are clearly visible. The central doors of the temple were opened only to members of the royal families; Ordinary believers can now only get inside through small side doors.
Climbing the stairs from Plaza Santa Maria, you can walk around the temple and explore its northern façade, dedicated to the apostles. In the center, above the entrance, the day of the Last Judgment is depicted: angels, the Mother of God and John the Baptist surrounded God the Judge; just below, Archangel Michael separates the righteous from the sinners. Continuing around the cathedral, you will see the eastern apses, which are decorated completely differently - at the first glance at them it is easy to determine that the asps were built much later, not at all in the Gothic style. This part of the temple was erected during the Renaissance, in the 16th century.
Here you can see scenes from the life of John the Baptist, as well as heraldic signs of the Velasco and Mendoza families, with whose funds the eastern walls of the temple were built. The most interesting is the oldest (1230), southern, facade; his Gothic sculptures symbolically depict the “Divine Liturgy”: Christ surrounded by evangelists, singing angels, apostles during holy conversations. Now the temple is divided into two zones, museum and liturgical. To explore the rest of the temple, its main treasures and museums, buy a ticket from the ticket office on the south side of the cathedral, on the Plaza del Rev San Fernando side, and then take the stairs to the south entrance.
The interior of the cathedral is grandiose, many rooms were built during the Renaissance and Baroque, in the 18th centuries, so there is a lot of gilding, magnificent stone carvings, altars, sculptures and other treasures. The central nave is decorated with a huge 16th-century retablo. Biblical and Gospel scenes are carved on the choir railing; The great knight Cid Campeador and his wife Jimena are buried in front of the choir. The temple also houses Sid's chest - according to legend, the knight filled it with sand to deceive Jewish moneylenders. Near the northern doors, a gilded staircase (Escalera Dorada) has been preserved.
Above the eastern entrance of the cathedral hangs a clock with moving Papamoscas figures. Take a look at the cathedral's courtyard - the arcades also house museum exhibitions. Having walked around the cathedral and examined its treasures, you will go out again to its central, western facade, on Plaza Santa Maria (Santa Maria Square). This square is laid out on the site of an ancient church cemetery. The cemetery was later replaced by a food market; in the middle of the 15th century, a fountain was placed in the center from which drinking water was taken. In 1663, a statue of the Virgin Mary was installed near the fountain.
The facade of the Gothic Church of San Nicolas (Iglesia de San Nicolas) faces the square - you need to climb the steps to get to it. The richly decorated temple is famous for its sculpted altar created by Ferdinand de Colonia in 1505. This altar is a huge carved stone book telling the story of the life of St. Nicholas. Another attraction of the church is the painting “The Last Judgment,” painted by an anonymous Flemish author in the 16th century. In addition, the tombs of noble citizens have been preserved in the temple.
Along Calle Fernan Gonzales (Fernan Gonzales Street) you can walk along the narrow medieval streets to the Fernan Gonzales Gate and then to the nearby monument to Sid and the San Martin Gate (Arcode San Martin), from which the sections of the fortress wall that have survived to this day begin XV century. From the Fernan Gonzales gate (Arco de Fernan Gonzales) paths, alleys and stairs rise up the mountain; they all lead to the mirador - an observation deck from which a magnificent view of the city opens, and even higher, to the top of the hill on which are the ruins of the ancient Burgos castle (Castillo)
Construction of the castle began in 884 by order of King Athonso III. The castle was supposed to become a reliable stronghold in the fight against the Moors. Later it was used as a royal residence - in the 11th-15th centuries Christian rulers and Leona lived here. In the 19th century it was almost completely destroyed by Napoleonic troops. You can learn about the history of the castle in a small museum, which is now open on the ruins; Also, do not forget, along with the tour, to visit the underground passages of the former castle and examine the multi-meter well, which allowed the defenders to get water from Arlancon during the siege.
A staircase on the western side of the hill will lead you from the castle to the Gothic Church of San Esteban (Iglesia de San Esteban), which now houses the Retablo Museum (Museo del Retablo, Calle San Esteban) - it contains altar images from various city temples. The church was built in the 14th century and slightly expanded two centuries later. From there, along Calle Alvar Fanez (Alnar Fanez streets) you can go to another city gate and to the Church of San Gil (Iglesia de San Gil) with a Gothic altar.
A few blocks south is the Baroque Church of San Lorenzo (Iglesiade San Lorenzo, and next to it is the Plaza Mayor, a typical Spanish square square, along the perimeter of which are lined houses with arcades. A few steps from the Plaza Mayor, on the Plaza Libertad (Libertad Square), there is a mansion called Casa del Cordon, XV. Its name literally translates as “house of the rope” - the belt of a Franciscan monk is depicted on the facade.
The inscription on the plaque says that in this palace the Catholic kings Ferdinand and Isabella solemnly welcomed Columbus in 1497 after his return from his second expedition to the West Indies. Along Calle Puebla (Puebla Street) you can reach Plaza Lesmes, which is surrounded by several ancient buildings: the Monastery of Bernardos (Monasterio de los Bernardos), now given to the city conservatory, the Monastery of San Juan, the Church of San Juan Lesmes (Iglesia de San Lesmes, XVI) and a hospital for pilgrims heading to Santiago - now it will house a library.
Returning to the Arlançon waterfront, see the Plaza del Sid with the monument to the Great Knight of Burgos and the main city bridge San Pablo (Puente de San Pablo), decorated with statues of kings. Along the coast, starting from the building of the city theater, stretches the Paseo del Kspolon boulevard, decorated with statues and decorative trimmed thujas - in the 19th century, a place for aristocrats to walk. If you come to Burgos for a few days and have time, then try to explore the monuments on the left bank of Arlançon.
The first of them is the Burgos Museum (Museo de Burgos, Calle de Miranda), which occupies two ancient noble mansions. Here you can see Roman statues, primitive tools, a rich collection of medieval paintings and more. A few blocks west of it is the Renaissance church of San Cosme e Damian (Iglesia des San Cosme e San Damian, Calle San Cosme) and the adjacent La Concepcion Hospital (XVI-XVII). Going along Calle de la Concepcion (Concepcion Street) to the Arlançon embankment, you will see the Church of La Merced (Iglesia de la Merced, 1519) and the Seminary of San Nicolas (XVI).
We advise you to continue along the coast to the west and turn onto Avenida Monasterio de las Huelgas (Monasterio de las Huelgas Street): A half-hour walk (about 1 kilometer from the city center) will take you to the Monastery of Santa Maria la Real de Huelgas (Monasterio Santa Maria la Real de Huelgas). It became one of the most famous in , despite the fact that Eleanor of England, the daughter of the English king Henry II and the wife of Alfonso VIII of Castile, founded it in 1187 on the so-called free lands not intended for agricultural work (such lands are called in Spanish "huelgas")
While Burgos was the Spanish capital, Las Huelgas was a royal monastery. It played the most important role in the life of the royal court: from Ferdinand III (1219) to Juan I (1379), the kings of Castile and Leon were crowned here and knighted here. This is where they were buried: in the main temple of the monastery there are royal tombs (including those of the founders of the monastery, Eleanor of England and Alfonso VIII). Most of the monastery's buildings were built at the turn of the 12th-12th centuries; The earliest is considered to be the courtyard of Las Claustrillas, whose Romanesque galleries were erected in the first third of the 13th century. The monastery is still in operation - 35 nuns live in it.
However, most of the historical buildings are given over to the museum and are available for inspection. In addition to the Royal Pantheon and fine examples of Romanesque architecture and sculpture, here you can see the small Textile Museum (Museo de Ricas Telas). Royal robes and tapestries are exhibited here, as well as a collection of paintings, historical relics (for example, Arab banners captured by the Spaniards in the famous Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, which put an end to Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula). To the west of the monastery is the royal hospital (Hospital del Rev, XV), where pilgrims heading to Santiago could stay.
Now the building is given to the University of Burgos, but the carved gates, decorated in the Plateresque style, have been preserved. In the eastern part of Burgos (4 kilometers from the city center) there is another famous monastery of Cartula les Miraflorss, which still belongs to the Carthusians (only the church is accessible for inspection). In the 15th century, it was one of the richest monasteries in the country - according to legend, the first gold brought by Columbus from America was used to gild the magnificent monastery altar by Juan de Siloe. In the temple, under magnificent tombstones, the parents of Isabella of Castile are buried - King Juan II and his wife Isabella of Portugal.
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Again I returned to the story of my trip to Spain last September, not at all because of the events in Barcelona. I just can’t help but show you some individual cities that were very interesting.
This is Burgos (Spanish: Burgos) - the former capital of Castile, was founded in the 11th century by King Alfonso III as an important stronghold (fortress) in the fight against the Moors. In the 11th century, the coronations of Castilian kings took place in this city.
A very pleasant city, there is something to see for tourists. If you're nearby, don't miss it.
In Spain, Burgos is known as the city of Sida, because... from him came the 11th century national hero Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, known as the Cid.
This is the monument to the Cid in Burgos. Sid points with his naked sword in the direction where, during his lifetime, the Arab conquerors still dominated.
Author - sculptor Juan Cristobal Gonzalez, 1933.
This is the Burgos Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building is huge, and there is no way to step back and photograph it in its entirety, even with the widest angle lens.
The cathedral was founded in 1221 as the main temple of the Kingdom of Castile. Construction was completed in the 15th and 16th centuries with the addition of the façade spiers and chapel. The cathedral is a striking monument of Spanish Gothic architecture.
The cathedral was built on the site of a former Romanesque cathedral.
Most of the main facade of the cathedral was built in the 13th century.
The completion of the cathedral dates back to 1567, when the spire above the main ceiling was completed.
Cid Campeador and his wife Doña Jimena were buried in the cathedral.
I must say that this is a very beautiful building. Here are its individual elements.
Everything is very lacy.
Just very, very lacy.
Magen David is also popular among Christians for the design of religious buildings.
You understand that you want to capture such a cathedral and not only with a camera.
A small square with a fountain on one side of the cathedral.
Fountain in more detail.
Let's just walk around the city.
The cathedral is visible in many places in the city.
Gate of Santa Maria. It is one of the main symbols and significant monuments of Burgos. This is the oldest of the twelve city gates.
Construction of the Porta Santa Maria continued from the 14th to the 15th century. In the 16th century, the gate was completely reconstructed under the leadership of Juan de Vallejo and Francisco Colonia.
This is the Casa del Cordón constable's palace, one of the landmarks of Burgos. It is famous not only for its architecture, but also for the events that took place there. Here, on April 23, 1497, Christopher Columbus met with the rulers of the country after his return from his second voyage to America. The palace was also a royal residence until the mid-18th century.
The palace was built in the 15th century in the Gothic style according to the design of John Cologne and his son Simon. The building is quite large and it is difficult to find a point from where to photograph it in its entirety.
Above the front door there are two shields with the coats of arms of the owner of the house, above them there is an image of a rope similar to the belt of a Franciscan monk. Because of this, the palace is also called the House of the Rope.
I’ll also show you the balcony of this building, I really love Spanish balconies.
It's not just antiquity that's good in Burgos. Here is a wonderful example of art nouveau - the doors of the city theater.
The orchestra gazebo in the garden was apparently built at the end of the 19th century - beginning of the 19th century. 20th centuries
Someone decorated their door and the simplest wall so cutely.
My favorite Spanish glass balconies.
And more balconies.
A very beautiful alley by the river.
The city is populated with charming and humane urban sculpture. I don’t know the authors, but I am grateful to them from the bottom of my heart.
Here is a lady roasting chestnuts.
An elderly couple is relaxing and tourists have joined them.
The man stopped to read the newspaper.
A girl hides from the rain under an umbrella.
“Dancing children and their teachers are a centuries-old tradition of the city,” this is how I translated the sign using an automatic translator. I can't guarantee it's correct.
What can I say: if you visit Burgos, you will not regret it.
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TOURISTS' ANSWERS:
Burgos is a small city in Castile (in the north of Spain), which used to be its capital, but later turned into one of the cozy towns in Spain. Burgos is home to about two hundred thousand inhabitants, and it was founded in the 9th century. Thus, in this city you can see some ancient monuments, although I note that there are not so many of them.
Nevertheless, in my opinion, it’s quite possible to spend a day or two in Burgos to see some of the sights (I’ll talk about them below) and just take a walk along the ancient streets.
Cathedral
The Cathedral of Burgos is the Cathedral of Our Lady. Its construction began in the 13th century; it was assumed that this would be the most important temple in the kingdom of Castile. The construction of the cathedral was completed only in the 16th century. The cathedral was built in the Gothic style and was declared a World Heritage Site in the 20th century. Cid Campeador (one of the national heroes of Spain, a brave knight and hero of many legends) and his wife are buried there. Also, it is in the Burgos Cathedral that there is a sword that supposedly belonged to Sid.
Visiting the cathedral will be interesting for both believers and those who are attracted by ancient architecture - its building is truly magnificent and majestic, so I would recommend visiting the cathedral to every tourist who finds himself in Burgos.
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Opening hours
From March 19 to October 31, the cathedral is open to visitors from 9:30 to 19:30, with the ticket office closing an hour earlier.
From November 1 to March 18, the cathedral is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the ticket office also closing an hour earlier.
Ticket prices
Unfortunately, you will have to pay to enter the cathedral - the most expensive ticket for an adult is 7 euros, for groups of more than 15 people - 6 euros per person, for pensioners - 6 euros, for children aged 7 to 14 years - one and a half euros, for members of large families - 3.5 euros. The ticket price includes an audio guide.
Address
Plaza de Santa Maria, S/N 09003 Burgos
Burgos Castle
Another attraction of interest to tourists is the ancient fortress. It was built on a hill that overlooks the city back in the 9th century. It was built to protect the city, but then it ceased to be a fortress and became a prison. Even later, the castle was turned into a palace. During the war in the 20th century, the castle was destroyed, but then restored and open to everyone. In addition to the castle itself, those interested can also visit the underground tunnels.
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Opening hours
From September 16 to March 22, you will be able to get to the castle only on weekends - on Saturday or Sunday from 11 to 15, since only organized groups are allowed into the castle on weekdays.
From March 23 to June 14, individual tourists will also be able to enter the castle only on weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On the territory of the castle, visitors are provided with an audio guide, but in the tunnel in front of the group there is an accompanying person who makes sure that no one gets lost.
Ticket prices
The area around the castle and the interior - 3.70 euros
The area around the castle (without the right to go inside) - 2.60 euros
For groups of up to 20 people, children aged 7 to 14 years, pensioners, students and youth - full rate - 2.60 euros, area around the castle - 1.60 euros
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Sights of Burgos:
Casa del Cordón Palace 
This palace is located near the Santa Maria Bridge. The palace was built in the 15th century. Interestingly, the name of the palace is translated as “House of the Rope” (because the portal’s ornament is similar to a rope, a symbol of the belt of a Franciscan monk). In front of the palace there is a memorial plaque on which it is written that in 1497 Columbus, after his second expedition to America, was met by the king and queen of Castile, Isabella and Ferdinand. Castile is a region of Spain where Burgos was once the capital.
Address: Calle de Santander
Monastery of Real de Las Huelgas 
The Ciscercian monastery (Cistercians or Bernardines - a Catholic monastic order that separated from the Benedictine order in the 11th century) was built in 1187 by order of King Alfonso XVIII. At the monastery there is a Museum of Textiles, where you can look at ancient covers of royal tombs and various examples of medieval weaving. In the Capilla de Santia there is a statue of St. James with a sword (wooden statue), which was used to knight the Order of Santiago.
Address: Plaza Compas, 8
Archaeological Museum of Burgos (Museo de Burgos/ Museo Arqueológico Provincial) 
The museum on three floors offers a huge number of archaeological finds, from the Stone Age to Ancient Rome. Informative! The museum is open from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.
Address: Cale Calera, 25-27
Monastery of Miraflores (Cartuja de Miraflores) 
This monastery is located just outside of Burgos. The building was originally planned as a country villa for King Juan II of Castile. It was built by 1484. The building from the outside looks like some kind of gloomy fortress. Inside there is an impressive retablo (a Spanish version of an altar image up to the ceiling) made of wood, covered with gold leaf. An extraordinary spectacle! Be sure to check out the monastery's covered gallery. The parents (Juan II and Isabella of Portugal) of one of the unifiers of Spain, Queen of Castile and Leon, Isabella of Castile, are buried at the monastery. The monastery is open from 10.15 to 15.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00 on weekdays and Saturdays, as well as 12.30-13.00 and 15.00-16.00 on Sundays.
Address: Carretera Fuentesblancas (3.5 km east of the center of Burgos)
Arch of Santa Maria
The arch is one of the symbols of Burgos and part of the city's Cathedral. These gates seem to lead to the city. By the way, this is the oldest of the twelve city gates. This arch tower connects the bridge over the Arlançon River and the city's Saint Ferdinando Square. This arch was built by the 15th century, and a century later the gate was completely reconstructed. The gate is made of stone; in the center of the facade you can see 6 niches with beautiful sculptures that depict figures of Burgos and Spain. Above them you can see two more sculptures - the guardian angel of Burgos and the Virgin Mary, patroness of the city. In the passage of the arch you can see fragments of painting from the 17th century.
Boulevard Espolon (Paseo del Espolon) 
An excellent place for walks in the very center of Burgos, on the right bank of the Arlançon River. The boulevard leads from the Arco de Santa Maria Theater Square and ends at the Municipal Theater. It’s great to stroll along this boulevard; there are buildings from different eras all around – just have time to take photos. The street project belongs to the architect who designed the Burgos City Hall building. The boulevard is not very long, about 300 meters. In the 19th century, linden and acacia trees were planted on the boulevard. After the war with Napoleon, the boulevard became wider and began to “overgrow” with luxurious mansions. Queen Isabella II declared the boulevard a pedestrian zone, and cafes and shops began to appear on the alley. At the very end of the 19th century, a musical gazebo was built on the boulevard; it can still be seen today. In 1931, the alley was reconstructed, old trees were cut down, new trees were planted, fountains and gazebos were installed, and numerous flower beds were placed. The trees on the boulevard are trimmed to shape, and that’s why everything looks very elegant.
Burgos Fortress (Castillo de Burgos) 
This fortress is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It was built in 884 as a defensive facility for the new city. In the period of 11-13 centuries the fortress was completed and expanded. The owners of the fortress often changed, and everyone tried to remodel it or remove something; as a result, by the 16th century the fortress fell into complete decay. In addition, in the middle of the 18th century there was a strong fire there, and the fortress was almost wiped off the face of the earth. During the War of Independence, the fortress was slightly reconstructed. But during the expulsion of Napoleon's army, the fortress was blown up, about 200 people died. Well, the fortress could not be restored after that. Today you can see restored fragments of the fortress and objects found during excavations. Still, the triangular fortress with a unique underground passage and galleries 300 meters long is impressive. Today the fortress is being actively reconstructed.
Address: Cerro de San Miguel
Monastery of St. Dorotea (Convento de Santa Dorotea) 
This monastery is located in the southern part of the city, a stone's throw from the Cathedral. This is a working monastery of Augustinian nuns. The history of the construction of the monastery goes back to 1387, when Donna Dorotea Rodriguez Valderrama organized a monastic community near the Burgos Castle. Then the community changed location and moved to the other side of the river. The temple was built in the late Gothic style in the shape of a Latin cross. The main portal is decorated with carved ornaments, an arch with carved decoration, and on top there are two coats of arms - the Catholic kings and the patron of the monastery. The reliefs with religious motifs are also impressive. Part of the complex is open to the public.
El Cid Monument 
This bronze monument in one of the squares of Burgos is dedicated to the national Spanish hero, the knight El Cid Campeador. He was one of the main heroes of the wars during the Reconquista; legends and poems are dedicated to him. He served at the court of the Castilian kings and distinguished himself as a warrior with the Moorish conquerors. In 1086, El Cid entered the struggle of the Arab emirs for Valencia and soon conquered and made Valencia his residence. He was even nicknamed Campeador - the Winner. The square where the monument stands was renamed “My Sid Square”.
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If you have the opportunity to visit the cozy Spanish city of Burgos, do not waste this chance, especially if you are a fan of deep antiquity, because the city is full of churches, monasteries and other historical attractions that are worthy of your attention.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Burgos / Catedral de Santa Maria de Burgos
This masterpiece temple, made in the Gothic style, began to be built in 1221. Construction lasted almost 40 years and in 1260 the first parishioners entered the cathedral. For 300 years, the architecture of this religious building did not change, and only starting from the middle of the 15th century, significant transformations began, as a result of which new spiers (in the French style) appeared on the central facade. And, of course, we cannot fail to mention the magnificent clock that appeared in the 16th century, which is popularly called “Papamoskas”, which is translated as “onlooker” because of the puppet character that moves every hour. In the courtyard of the temple there is a museum and a treasury. It is also worth paying your attention to the work of the Spanish sculptor Diego de Siloe, made in the Renaissance style, called “Christ at the Column”. Entrance to the temple area reserved for tourists is free. To take a closer look at the museum's relics, you will have to pay 3 euros for an entrance ticket for an adult. Children enter free of charge. The doors of the cathedral are open to visitors from 09.00 to 19.00. You can find this majestic religious building at: Plaza de Santa Maria, 1, 09003 Burgos, Spain.
Royal Monastery of Saint Maria de las Huelgas / Monasterio de Santa Maria la Real de las Huelgas
This is not just a monastery - it is a whole complex, which includes a courtyard and a church. The construction of all this splendor began in 1187, with the greatest blessing of King Alfonso VIII of Castile and his dear wife Eleanor, who was, in modern terms, an ardent feminist. As a result, the abbess's power was unlimited, and the wealth and influence of the monastery steadily increased. It got to the point that monarchs were crowned within the walls of the monastery church in the Middle Ages. Naturally, the interior decoration of the church amazes with its richness, especially the gilded altar, inlaid with precious stones. Many tourists come to admire the pantheon located inside the temple, where many Spanish kings and queens were buried. In the courtyard of the monastery there is the gallery of St. Ferdinand, where there is a museum of church accessories, including a collection of decorations. Entrance to the monastery is free and completely free. Visiting hours: from 09.00 to 18.00.
City Gate of the Virgin Mary / Arco de Santa Maria
The pearl of architectural creativity is undoubtedly the gate, which is the connecting link between the Bridge of the Virgin Mary and Ferdinand Square. They are located at: Plaza del Rey San Fernando, 1, 09003 Burgos, Spain. They began to build this grandiose and beautiful structure in the 14th century. About 100 years later, thanks to the architects Juan Bayejo and Francisco de Colonia, this gate took its final form, delighting the eyes of numerous tourists who came here to admire this, dare I say it, creation! It’s not worth describing, it’s better to see for yourself.
Palace of Castilfale / Palacio de Castilfale
Next to the cathedral is the house of the Colonia family (Los Colonia), built in the 15th century. In 1565, the next owner built the building into a brick palace. Each subsequent homeowner added something of their own until its last owners, represented by the Counts of Castilfalle, handed over this beautiful example of Spanish medieval architecture to the city authorities in 1969. The house is also famous for the fact that Napoleon Bonaparte himself once lived here at the zenith of his glory.
Church of St. Stephen / Iglesia de San Esteban
Another historical landmark of the city is located at the address: Burgos, Calle San Esteban, 1. In the middle of the 20th century, this religious building, which suffered repeated destruction over its long history, was given the status of a state architectural monument. From the exterior, it is worth highlighting the beautiful rose window, and inside it is worth paying attention to the magnificent altar, the date of manufacture of which is the beginning of the 18th century. At the moment, there are no services held on the territory of the church, but you can go to the museum of altars and retablos. The ticket price for an adult visitor is 3 euros, children are admitted free of charge. The museum is open from 09.00 to 18.00.