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Aranda de Duero, in the province of Burgos, is the capital of the famous Ribera del Duero wine region. The city is known for its excellent wines and its network of underground wine cellars, medieval tunnels dug beneath the old town. It is also a top culinary destination, famous for its roast lamb and blood sausage. Its heritage includes Gothic churches such as Santa María la Real, which complement the cultural and culinary experience.

The Aranda de Duero Bridge, also known as the Puente Mayor, is a medieval stone bridge over the Duero River. It is a symbol of the city and its heritage, connecting the old town with the modern areas. Although it has been renovated over time, it retains its historic essence.

The Church of Santa María la Real is a prominent Gothic monument in Aranda de Duero, Spain. Its most notable feature is its main façade, a masterpiece of the 15th-century Isabelline Gothic style, richly decorated with detailed sculptures. It is a cultural and architectural landmark in the city.

Interior of the most famous church in the area.

The most used bridge to connect both areas of the river.

Curious stone bridge at the western end of Aranda.

Aranda de Duero is especially known for its gastronomy (roasted lamb and blood sausage from Aranda) and its wines from the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin. In terms of architectural heritage, it is worth highlighting the church of Santa María la Real (with an incredible Gothic-Elizabethan façade), the church of San Juan (today a sacred museum), the Sanctuary of San Pedro Regalado and the 7 km of Underground Wine Cellars built between the 12th and 18th centuries in the Old Town.

Aranda de Duero is a town full of history and culture. Isabella the Catholic was present here, even as a princess in 1473 during the celebration of the Council of Aranda. The city is full of monuments and is famous for its gastronomy. In addition, it houses the headquarters of the regulatory council of the denomination of origin of Ribera del Duero wines.