Burgos

Architecture friends and those interested in history are in the right place in Burgos: from the narrow old town streets, to the spacious Plaza Mayor, the impressive cathedral, various venerable monasteries and the striking castle ruins above the city, there is an incredible amount to discover here.

The Cathedral of Burgos with its many ornaments is of course a particularly impressive building that you definitely have to see. But a visit from the inside is also worthwhile, because, among other things, you can marvel at the final resting place of the Castilian knight and Spanish national hero El Cid and his wife Doña Jimena. The bones were moved here from the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in 1835 to create a more dignified tomb for the hero. His legendary sword "Tizona" can also be seen here.

Aside from its monuments and artistic collection, it has a superb Cathedral nominated as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. It became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile and, the economic heart of Castilia, a key trade centre in the Atlantic. It came to have 35 hospitals for pilgrims.
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Surprisingly, this mighty cathedral, decorated with the richest stone work, suddenly appears between the alleys. An overwhelming sight!