Castillo de Burgos, Burgos

Name: Castillo de Burgos
Address: Cerro de San Miguel, Burgos, Spain
Telephone: +34 947 28 88 74

#4 among attractions in Burgos

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

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. This hill was the subject of archaeological surveys by General Centeno in the years 1925 and 1926 trying to find Napoleonic military files from when the French in their retreat blew up the fortress. According to the results obtained in this excavation the origin of the castle dates to the Visigoths, and its oldest parts, to the Romans. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'34"N, 3°42'26"W

Address

Cerro de San MiguelBurgos Spain

Contact

+34 947 28 88 74

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Castillo de Burgos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burgos Cathedral, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Museum of Human Evolution, San Nicolás de Bari.

~1080 ftSE
13th-century Gothic place of worship
Burgos Cathedral, Burgos
6 min walk • 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...
0.8 miSW
1100s royal convent for guided tours
Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Burgos
21 min walk • 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Museum of Human Evolution, Burgos
16 min walk • The Museum of Human Evolution is situated on the south bank of the river Arlanzón, in the Spanish city of Burgos. It is located roughly 16 kilometers west of the Sierra de Atapuerca, the location of some of the most important human fossil finds in the world.
~850 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Church
San Nicolás de Bari, Burgos
5 min walk • Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari is a Catholic church on Fernán González street in Burgos, Spain, located next to the Camino de Santiago, behind the Cathedral of Burgos. It is mainly known for having one of the largest altarpieces in Spain and the only one carved in limestone.
~820 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Church, Specialty museum
San Esteban, Burgos
4 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
Church
Iglesia del Carmen, Burgos
11 min walk • The Iglesia del Carmen de Burgos is a Catholic parish church built in Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. It is a modern building, built in 1966–1968, replacing a demolished baroque building.
0.6 miE
Gothic architecture, Church
San Lesmes Abad, Burgos
15 min walk • Iglesia de San Lesmes Abad is a Roman Catholic church in Burgos, Spain. It is located in the Plaza de San Juan, in front of the Public Library, adjacent to the Camino de Santiago.
~1300 ftE
Gothic architecture, Church
San Gil Abad, Burgos
7 min walk • Iglesia de San Gil Abad is a church in Burgos, Spain. It dates to the 14th-15th century. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural site by decree of 3 June 1931.
0.7 miS
Gothic architecture, Church
Convento de Santa Dorotea, Burgos
18 min walk • The Convento de Santa Dorotea is an Augustinian nun's convent in Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. It is a Gothic construction, and dates back to 1387, when Dorotea Rodriguez Valderrama, along with other devout women formed a nun's community at the old church of Santa Maria la Blanca.
~1070 ftS
Gothic architecture, Church
Santa Gadea, Burgos
6 min walk • Santa Gadea is a church dedicated to Saint Agatha in Burgos, Spain. The church is famous in history and literature for being the site where Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar at the behest of the Castilian Cortes, forced Alfonso VI to swear an oath that he was not an accomplice in the death of his brother, Sancho while he was besieging Zamora.
0.5 miSE
Gothic architecture, Church
San Cosme y San Damián, Burgos
13 min walk • Iglesia de San Cosme y San Damián is a Catholic parish church in Burgos, Spain, on the left bank of the Arlanzón River. It was built in the sixteenth century with a combination of the Late Gothic and Renaissance styles. It was a burial place of featured artists of the time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castillo de Burgos?

Nearby attractions include Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos CAB, Burgos (4 min walk), San Esteban, Burgos (4 min walk), San Nicolás de Bari, Burgos (5 min walk), Santa Gadea, Burgos (6 min walk).

How to get to Castillo de Burgos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castillo de Burgos:

Bus

San Esteban – Iglesia • Lines: L15 (3 min walk)
Doña Jimena • Lines: L15 (4 min walk)