Burgos Travel Guide

 19 Reviews  You can't. Burgos's cathedral is one of the big ones! It's extremely ornate and a beautiful feat of architecture. Part of it is open to the public for free. We opted to tour that section. Call us cheap. Go on, you know you're thinking it. 

 7 Reviews  At about 500 m eastwards from the cathedral stands on the quiet plaza de la Libertad a small palace dating from the 15th c. It was built for the constables of Castile don Pedro Fernandez de Velasco (coat of arms on the left) and his wife Dona Mencia de Mendoza y Figueroa (blazon on the right), by... 

 8 Reviews  If you walk Sant Estaban street (this is the street you take to go to the castle) to the right you get to Arco de San Esteban (S. Estaban’s arch) , another old entrance to the city. And also will see some part of the old wall wich surrended the city. 

 14 Reviews  Perhaps it's a given that every town and city in Spain seems to have one. Naturally, it was the central gathering place of the community. Perhaps, it still is. However, they're all worth checking out. Each and every last one of 'em! Burgos's is lovely as you can see. 

 8 Reviews  You have to pass by this gateway to enter the centre and reach the cathedral if as most tourists you parked your car at the underground parking of Plaza de Vega. From the bridge on the river Arlanzon you will have the best view on what is in fact a monumental arch flanked by two semicircular towers... 

 4 Reviews  Founded in 1180 this was originally a convent for noble cistercian sisters. From the outside it is very austere but is a splendid visit. Although the church was undergoing work when I was there I was most impressed by the wooden flooring. Unfortunately photography is prohibited inside, including the... 

 4 Reviews  The visit to the monastery of Miraflores is fully justified by the amazing highlights of sculptural art to be seen in the church. There is the gilded and polychromatic altarpiece carved out of walnut wood (1496-1499) standing in the choir. This work is a jewel of late Gothic art. The altarpiece is... 

 5 Reviews  I wonder if this smaller, much less ornate church gets no respect in the shadow of the grand cathedral? Perhaps this is where you're relegated to having your weddings, baptisms, etc. if you can't afford to book the big cheese. 

 1 Review and 99 Opinions  Located in an emblematic buiding, just 300meters from the cathedral 

 7 Reviews  Along one side of the Plaza Mayor you can find some illuminated photo panels along its top. They're photos of random everyday objects. They provide light as well as something to look at and I, at least, found this interesting! 

 garridogal Says:  Burgos is vying for the title of a European Capital of Culture, in 2016. They have my support. How about you?