Burgos is a city of about 175,000 people in the heart of the Burgos Province, in Castilla y León, Spain.
Burgos is 240 km north of Madrid and 160 km south of Bilbao and Santander. It is on the Castile Plateau and its average altitude is 856 m. Burgos is best known for its cathedral, that forms part of its UNESCO World Heritage designation, and for being a town on the French Route in the Way of St. James. Also it has an interesting old quarter, some ancient religious buildings, a lot of green parks, and Museum of Human Evolution.
- Cathedral. Though not known as a tourist destination, Burgos is most well known for its gothic cathedral, a stop along the Camino de Santiago and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the cathedral is the tomb of the Spanish hero El Cid.
- You can also see the Saint Mary's arch near it. Not very far away you will find lots of churches, like San Nicolás, San Gil or San Lesmes. You can also visit La casa del Cordón, which was the residence of the Catholic Kings in Castille. The Monasterio de las Huelgas Reales is also a good place to visit in Burgos.
- Book Museum
- Museum of Burgos.
- Museum of Human Evolution. On the archaeological site of Atapuerca (UNESCO listed)
Cathedral. Though not known as a tourist destination, Burgos is most well known for its [[Gothic architecture|gothic]] cathedral, a stop along the Camino de Santiago and a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. Within the cathedral is the tomb of the Spanish hero El Cid.
You can also see the Saint Mary's arch near it. Not very far away you will find lots of churches, like San Nicolás, San Gil or San Lesmes. You can also visit La casa del Cordón, which was the residence of the Catholic Kings in Castille. The Monasterio de las Huelgas Reales is also a good place to visit in Burgos.
Book Museum
Museum of Burgos.
Museum of Human Evolution. On the archaeological site of Atapuerca ([[UNESCO]] listed)
- Cobo Vintage, Calle Merced, 19, +34 947 02 75 81. Cantabrian influenced dishes.
- Masala, Plaza Francisco Sarmiento 1, 09005, Burgos, +34 947 062 101. Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant attached to an organic grocery store.
Cobo Vintage, Calle Merced, 19, +34 947 02 75 81. Cantabrian influenced dishes.
Masala, Plaza Francisco Sarmiento 1, 09005, Burgos, +34 947 062 101. Vegan and Vegetarian restaurant attached to an organic grocery store.
Spain's extensive bus system makes it easy to take day trips from Burgos to other northern Spanish cities. Fun trips include Bilbao, Santander, Soria, Logrono, Madrid, Valladolid, and San Sebastian.