Spain · City Guide
Burgos
Burgos is a beautiful Castilian city on the Camino de Santiago, home to one of Spain's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals, the legendary burial place of El Cid and an outstanding roasted lamb cuisine. From the Cathedral and the Museo de la Evolución Humana to the Cartuja de Miraflores and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Atapuerca, Burgos offers a depth of Spanish heritage.
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"Burgos has a severity and a grandeur that I find very compelling. The cathedral is extraordinary, the cold Castilian climate gives the city a bracing character and the combination of medieval heritage and outstanding cuisine creates a destination that rewards every visit."
Burgos Cathedral is one of the finest Gothic buildings in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary architectural ambition. The Museo de la Evolución Humana is one of Europe's most important museums of human prehistory, connected to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Atapuerca. El Cid was born near Burgos and his tomb is in the cathedral. The Castilian tradition of lechazo, roasted suckling lamb, is among the finest regional dishes in Spain.
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Burgos Cathedral
One of Spain's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
El Cid Heritage
The birthplace region of Spain's legendary warrior hero whose tomb is in the cathedral.
Museo de la Evolución Humana
One of Europe's most important museums of human prehistory.
Atapuerca
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the earliest human remains in Europe.
Castilian Roast Lamb
The finest lechazo asado tradition in the country, perfected in the restaurants of Burgos.
Castilian Landscape
The dramatic high plateau of Old Castile with beautiful monasteries and medieval towns.
