Burgos - the pride of Castile

Burgos is the pride of Castile, the city of brave Cid, the cradle of the Spanish language, an important Christian bastion in the fight against the Moors. Many important pages of history are connected with this city.

During the tour of Burgos you will have a trip to the past.

At the foot of the fortress, built in the IX century, you will learn about the Reconquista, the heroic battles of Christians with Arabs, the courage and valor of the locals.

In the historical part of the city we will enter through the triumphal arch, built in honor of Emperor Charles I. You will see rich houses and palaces, churches and monasteries, alternating with modest shelters for pilgrims making their way to Santiago.

I will tell you about the main attraction of Burgos - the Cathedral of Our Lady, which for cultural value is included in the UNESCO list. You will visit this important Gothic temple of Spain, striking with its extraordinary beauty.

We will stop at the important historic buildings in which the coronations were held, where the Kings of Catholics received Columbus after the second voyage.

You will also learn about the modern city, its economic and cultural achievements. You will have the opportunity to visit the Human Evolution Research Center of international significance.

At the end of the tour, you can look into a typical Burgos cafe to taste lamb roasted on coals or try a piece of blood sausage with delicious homemade cheese.

Traveling around Burgos is like watching the best movie of the year. It will be with you all the time!