The cozy medieval town of Burgos, located in the heart of Castile and Leon, 240 km north of Madrid, rises on an 800-meter hill above the picturesque Castilian plains . Burgos is best known for its magnificent Gothic cathedral, one of the most brilliant examples of Spanish religious architecture , in the depths of which lies the legendary Sid Campedore, the national hero of Spain and the constant character of literary works - from the famous tragedy of Corneille to numerous folk romances . Burgos lying t on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela - and today in the city you can see a lot of monuments from different eras: medieval inns, noble houses, graceful bridges and secluded areas .
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How to get to Burgos
@ Opened in 2008, the airport of Burgos daily takes several flights from Barcelona. To get to the city center from the airport, you can take a taxi or bus number 25 (travel costs 0, 85 EUR)
Burgos Rosa de Lima Station is 5 km from the city center. Regular trains from Madrid (22 EUR, 4 hours en route), Bilbao (17 EUR and 3 hours on the road), Leon (18 EUR and 2 hours of travel), Valladolid (8 EUR and 1 h 15 min) and Salamanca 20 EUR, 2, 5 hours).
Even in Burgos you can arrive by bus - often, the road will take less time than a trip on the railway. For example, a bus from Madrid (and a few a day runs a few) gets to Burgos in less than 3 hours. The journey will cost about 15 EUR. Other popular destinations include Bilbao, San Sebastian, Leon, Pamplona and Valladolid
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Transport in the city
In the center of the city it is most convenient to walk on foot - distances small, and so you can not be afraid to miss interesting sights. To enjoy driving around the city, you can rent a bicycle - in the city there is an extensive network of bicycle paths. Also for Burgos you can travel by public transport provided by buses, where the travel costs 0, 85 EUR, or by taxi - the official cars are white, with a red stripe.Burgos hotels
In Burgos and in the immediate vicinity of tourists, more than 40 hotels of all categories are waiting for - from two-star hostels at a price starting from EUR 30 per day to modern "quads" and excellent five-star hotels . Many "little-starred" hotels deserve the closest attention - they are often located in a very beautiful historical buildings close to attractions . There are also hotel chains: Sercotel, Mercure and t . d . Breakfast is usually included in the cost of living . You can also stay in family pension in the countryside, and a distance of 5-10 minutes drive to Burgos .
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Cuisine and restaurants B ergosa
Cafes, snacks and other "paella" can be found in Burgos at every step, and for dinner "with dignity" it is worth to go to the historic center of the city . The most pleasant restaurants of Burgos: the democratic "La Cabaña Arandino" with a lot of delicious tapas (try mussels "tigres" in spicy sauce), "Service Morita" - here the divine "alpargata" (slices of jamon, tomatoes, bread and olive oil), "La Favorita" with an excellent selection of jamon, cheeses and wine . Tasty mussels, seafood and potatoes in tomato sauce served in " a-Mehillonere ". One of the best restaurants is the restaurant of modern Castilian cuisine" La Fabula "with a classy menu, cozy interior and live classical music in the evenings . Pay attention to delicious desserts . And in" Casa Ojeda " , leading its history since 1912, is sure to enjoy steak from mutton .
Shopping and stores
Products of "terroir" can be bought in shops in the city center - for example, in Casa Quintanilla or in La Vieja Castilla. The assortment is common for Spain - jamon, olive oil, wine, cheese, etc. Magnificent silver jewelry can be found in the boutique of the famous jewelry designer Jorge Revilli. A large range of hats for any weather is presented in the Teodoro store - the owner will personally help you choose the right hat. Small souvenirs, such as postcards-trinkets, can be found in benches near sights.
- To see the carved Gothic luxury of the Cathedral and to pay your respects to the legendary Sid Kampeador.
- Admire the city and the Castilian Plains from the observation deck.
- Rent a bicycle and poboless on the picturesque embankments of the Arlanzon River
- Arrive aboard the tourist train and comfortably explore all the interesting sights of Burgos.
Entertainment , excursions and attractions of Burgos
The cathedral - the main architectural dominant of Burgos . The cathedral included in the UNESCO List was rebuilt from an ancient Romanesque church in 1221 . Most of the works were completed in a record time of 40 years - and this in Middle Ages! The cathedral towers were erected in the 15th century and represent a real gothic fantasy with a mass of interesting bas-reliefs and stucco details. . You can enter the Cathedral through the main gate of the Puerta del Sarmental or the secondary Puerta del Coroneria, the bas-reliefs of which depict Christ and apostles . In the annexes there is the Museum of the Cathedral where you can learn about the history of its erection and admire the ancient canvases, samples of textiles and ornaments .
Sid Campeador
National hero of Spain Sid Campedador, whose grave finds the figure is truly legendary . A native of Burgos, a nobleman, military and political figure, he was commander in chief of the Castilian army under King Alfonso VI, and after the exile captured Valencia and became the governor of the region . Although the real name of the nobleman was Rodrigo Diaz, contemporaries called him Sid - from the Arabic "sit" - "my lord" . The legendary sword of Campedore - Tyson - is exhibited in the Museum of Burgos .The Spaniards respect Sid for unprincipled, honest and humane .
From Burgos Castle, there is little left - only part of the foundation recently recovered by the efforts of archaeologists. The building was built in the 9th century, survived the fire in the 18th, and was practically erased from the face of the earth in 1813 by the retreating troops of Napoleon. In addition to the remains of the castle, on the hill you should visit a small museum, and from the observation deck you can see magnificent views of the city.
The old quarter of Burgos is the center of medieval buildings on the banks of the Arlanzon River. Going there, it is worth looking at the monument to El Cid and the historic bridge of San Pablo. There is also a promenade Espolon on which it is so nice to take a stroll in the evening.
Another noteworthy are the magnificent churches of the city: the Gothic San Esteban (14th c.), The charming rural San-Lesmées (15th c.) And San Nicolás with amazing carved beauty altar. The Arch of St. Mary once served as the main gate of the city, and today exhibitions are often held here.
In the vicinity of Burgos it is worth visiting the Miraflores Monastery 15 in (4 km from the city) and the operating monastery of Las Huelgas 12 in (30 minutes on foot from the center of Burgos) .
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