Best Things To Do in Burgos, Spain

Tourist Attractions in Burgos

Here is the list of things to do in Burgos and tourist attractions in city.

1. Burgos Cathedral

   

   Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

   The title Heritage of Humanity has been rightly conferred upon the Burgos cathedral in the year 1984. The duration of construction of this church lasted from the year 1220 to 1260. When here it is a given to visit: The high altar: The high altar was constructed in the 13th century and has been an important attraction since then. Chapel of the Constable: This was one of the modifications from t...Read more

2. Museum Of Human Evolution Or Museo De La Evolucion Humana

   4.6 (215 Votes)
   

   Museum, Educational Site, Specialty Museum

   As the name suggests, the museum houses various artefacts related to the evolution of mankind. In fact, it is home to a large number of important human fossils and hence, is a significant destination. The museum also falls in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The museum was built with the very purpose of preserving the findings at the Sierra de Atapuerca Site. It was but natural ...Read more

3. Monasterio De Lashuelgas

   4.6 (107 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Monastery

   The monastery has the following interesting attractions that can be looked at: 14th-century music manuscript, the Codex Las Huelgas Museo de RicasTelas, The Miramamolin Interestingly enough, the monastery has been witness to a large number of royal weddings. Not only that, it has also seen the royal birth of King Peter I from Castile.  In fact, the monastery was founded by Alfonso VIII o...Read more

4. Cartuja De Miraflores

   4.7 (173 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Historical Site, Monument, Architecture

   Spain has quite a few gothic attractions and the Cartuja de Miraflores at Burgos is one of the most important gothic monuments of Spain. The buildings were original built as a palace for     Henry III of Castile in 1401, but his son John II of Castile gave orders to make it a royal burial place. Finally, in 1441 the abbey was formed which then went through many renovations. ...Read more

5. Yacimiento De La Sierra De Atapuerca

   

   Outdoors, Archaeological Site

   Yacimentos de la Sierra de Atapuerca is a mountainous region at Castile and Leon in Spain. It is not only an area of natural interest but also a cultural heritage. A large number of archaeological things were found at this spot very recently. The caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca are home to fossil records of the earliest humans being in Europe which dates back to as far as one million years ago...Read more

6. Castillo De Burgos

   4.2 (88 Votes)
   

   Castle, Historical Site

   Castillo de Burgos is an enchanting fortress of Spain and is also one of the first buildings of the city. Count Diego Porcelos is the man behind this building who built this for defensive purposes in the year 884. The fortress was imperative to the “Reconquista” which was a historical process where Christian Kingdoms sought to control the Muslim rule. The places of importance here a...Read more

7. Arcos De Santa Maria

   4.7 (99 Votes)
   

   Monument, Architecture

   One of the most popular monuments of Spain, the Arcos de Santa Maria was built in fourteenth Century and remodeled by Juan de Vallejo and Francisco de Colonia; the Arcos is of a autonomous community of Castile and Leon. It is one of the 12 gates of the city in the medieval times. At the entrance, guarding the city are the Castile heroes and kings, the bottom row consist of the first judges of t...Read more

8. Orbaneja Del Castillo

   

   Cave, Waterfront, Park, View Point

   Orbanejadel Castillo is a regular town and the administrative rights of the town belong to the municipality. The town was once upon a time independent of the municipality but things changed over time. It has been visited by a large number of scholars for geological and scientific interests and the waterfall here attracts a large number of visitors. It’s surrounded on its 4 sides by B&aacu...Read more

9. Bodegas Portia

   4.4 (90 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Winery

   This is a winery built by Norman Foster. It is a unique winery. It does not follow the regular wine making process. In fact, it combines tradition with modernity to dole out the best wine that has ever been made which is even ranked among the top 10 best wines in the country. This is a family business that has been in operation right since its conception. You can look at the Vines, the barrels ...Read more

10. Iglesia De San Nicolas De Bari

    4.7 (176 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site

    It is one of the many medieval buildings of Spain and this one has been found in the 13th century. In 1978, the monument is the oldest church in Madrid and was declared as a building of cultural interest. It was mentioned in the publication,“Law of Madrid” (Fuero de Madrid), which determined the local laws and regulations in 1202. The following from the church will leave you enthral...Read more

11. Casa Del Cordon

    

    Historical Site, Palace, Heritage Building

    Classically designed, the 15th Century Gothic building was the palace of the Constables of Castile. The regal stately home was the resting place of the Constable of Castile, ‘Don Pedro Fernandez de Velasco and his wife Dona Mencia de Mendoza. Originally designed by Juan de Colonia and his son Simon, its unique design is the product of modification over time. The castle is a representation...Read more

12. Historic Center Of Burgos

    

    Outdoors, Statue, Square, Cathedral

    The historic center of Burgos is elegant and splendid with its wondrous architecture. The place has many attractions that any tourist wouldn’t want to miss, some of them are: Arco de Santa Maria: Once operating as the main gate of the old 14th century city, the ancient walls and remains tell about the historic tales of the past El Cid statue. The statue of one of the bravest warriors of S...Read more

13. Museo De Burgos

    4.5 (47 Votes)
    

    Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    This is a remote museum located near the museum of human evolution and gives all the information about Burgos right from its origin to the present.  This is a place where you can see objects from Atapuerca and OjoGuareña, as well as from the Iron Age necropolis of Miraveche, Ubierna and Villanueva de Teba. There are Roman artifacts from the city of Clunia present here as well. The f...Read more

14. Museo Del Libro Fadrique De Basilea

    4.2 (40 Votes)
    

    Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

    This was supposed to be a publishing house originally because that was what the founders had dreamt about and hoped what every bibliophile would dream about. However, as time passed by it turned into a literary museum of 4 floors. The tour of the museum starts from the topmost floor and one gradually descends into the wonderful world of books and literature. The tour also tells you about the in...Read more

15. Centro De Arte Caja De Burgos

    4.6 (46 Votes)
    

    Performance, Stage Show, Architecture

    This is a performing arts center which in English is known as “The center for contemporary art of Burgos’ or simply ‘CAB’ in short. Located in the upper part of the Burgos city, this is a museum dedicated for contemporary art. As the Church of San Esteban is located near the building, you get a stunning view of the cathedral from the terrace There are various exhibition ...Read more

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