Arco de Santa María, Burgos

Name: Arco de Santa María
Address: Pl. Rey San Fernando s/n, Burgos, 09003, Spain
Telephone: +34 947 28 88 68

#18 among attractions in Burgos

Museum, Historical place

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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. On the facade of the arch appear people of importance to the city of Burgos and Castile, such as Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, the founder of the city; Jueces de Castilla; Laín Calvo and Nuño Rasura; El Cid; Fernán González; and Charles V himself. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'23"N, 3°42'14"W

Address

Pl. Rey San Fernando s/nBurgos 09003 Spain

Contact

+34 947 28 88 68

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Arco de Santa María – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~390 ftN
13th-century Gothic place of worship
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1100s royal convent for guided tours
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Forts and castles, Historical place
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Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
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~600 ftNW
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~1430 ftN
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~1200 ftSW
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0.5 miNE
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~1490 ftN
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Gothic architecture, Church
Convento de Santa Dorotea, Burgos
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~740 ftW
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Santa Gadea, Burgos
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arco de Santa María?

Nearby attractions include Puente de Santa María, Burgos (1 min walk), Consulado del Mar, Burgos (2 min walk), Burgos Cathedral, Burgos (2 min walk), La Merced, Burgos (3 min walk).

How to get to Arco de Santa María by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arco de Santa María:

Bus

Puente Santa María • Lines: L03, L05, L07, L12, L15, L18, L19 (2 min walk)
Martínez del Campo 10 • Lines: L19 (4 min walk)