The Cathedral. The silluette of the Cathedral can be seen from the distance while drivers approach Burgos from the Meseta. The Cathedral is without a doubt Burgos´landmark, and one of the most beautiful cathedrals not only in Spain but in Europe.
Atapuerca. In search of our ancestors. One of the most important archeological sites in the world. Atapuerca is located north-east of Burgos, 25 minutes drive from the city. Designated in 2000 a Unesco heritage site and Site of Outstanding universal value (declaration made in 2015). IN one of its caves, more than 30 bodies have been found, and this cave is one of the best examples in the world of a prehistorical colony . The museum of human evolution in Burgos has been built thanks to the material obtained at Atapuerca
Plaza Mayor and bar hooping. Burgos is a city that accommodates itself with no problem to the idea of slow-travel. Its beautiful Plaza Mayor,a walk next the river Arlazón… and its many bars. Burgos is best known in Spain for the quality of local blood pudding. You should remove any mental barriers and try it. Simply delicious!
The route of the Cid – El Cid (Ruy Rodrigo de Vivar) was born near Burgos in 1043 AC. El Cid is a legend and a symbol of the Reconquista against the Moors. The epic poem El Cantar del Mio Cid played a key role in the perception of the Cid. The way of El Cid is a route in Spain that follows the steps of El Cid. This route covers some beautiful villages near Burgos like Covarrubias, San Esteban de Gormaz or el Burgos de Osma.
Monasteries. Santa María la Real de las huelgas is a beautiful monastery built by Alfonso VIII as a pantheon for her wife, Doña Leonor. It was also used as a retreat for ladies of high social classes. Other monasteries include la Cartuja de Miraflores. Or San Pedro de Cardena. They are all a great example of how life was in the middle ages.