Statue of "El Cid" by jel118981
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar "El Cid", is the hero of the city, he was born in Vivar a small village close to Burgos city. El Cid was a brave knight who battled against Moors."El ciego sol, la sed y la fatiga.
Por la terrible estepa castellana,
al destierro con doce de los suyos
-polvo, sudor y hierro-, el Cid cabalga"
