Burgos: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Burgos Cathedral
13th-century Gothic place of worship The Burgos Cathedral is a breathtaking masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a prominent landmark in the historic city of Burgos, Spain. Officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos, this grand structure was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984...
Cartuja de Miraflores
1400s monastery with golden altarpiece Nestled in the serene outskirts of Burgos, Spain, the Cartuja de Miraflores stands as a monumental testament to Gothic art and religious devotion. This monastery, built in the 15th century, was originally founded as a royal retreat before being transformed into a...
Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
1100s royal convent for guided tours The Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas is a monastery of Cistercian nuns located approximately 1.5 km west of the city of Burgos in Spain. The word huelgas, which usually refers to "labour strikes" in modern Spanish, refers in this case to land which had been left fallow.
Castillo de Burgos
The Castle of Burgos was a castle and alcázar, located in the city of Burgos, in the hill of San Miguel to 75 metres above the city and to 981 metres above the sea.
San Esteban
Iglesia de San Esteban is a former Catholic church in Burgos, Spain, on the eastern perimeters of Burgos Castle. It was essentially built between the late thirteenth and early fourteenth century. It now houses the Museo del Retablo.
Arco de Santa María
Arco de Santa María in Burgos, Spain, is to one of the twelve medieval gates the city had during the middle ages. It was rebuilt by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor during the 16th century after the local rulers of the city supported him during the Revolt of the Comuneros.
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