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The Cid’s oath in Santa Gadea
One of the most famous and legendary episodes concerning El Cid “took place” at the old church of Santa Gadea. The Gothic church in its current form was built on the site of a former Roman...
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Vela Zanetti’s murals
The Palace of the Provincial Council of Burgos keeps a series of impressive murals painted by Vela Zanetti in the second half of the 20th-Century. The depicted image of El Cid is quite different ...
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Equestrian statue of El Cid and the bridge of San Pablo
This is clearly the most famous statue of El Cid, though it is not the most faithful recreation of the warrior, as it contains several visible anachronisms. The statue, which pays tribute to El Cid, i...
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Camino de Santiago
The Way of Saint James is a pilgrimage route associated with the process of Iberian christian expansion from Asturias and León since the IXth century. It is difficult to explain his s...
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La playa de Fuentes Blancas
The Park of Fuentes Blancas is a natural environment very popular among locals to walk or enjoy a day outdoors. It is located in the direction of the Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña. Walking ...
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Burgos Museum
The Museum of Burgos is almost completely unknown to the general public. It is a pity because it contains displays of archeological material from ancient and medieval history: dintels decorated in Mud...
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El Cid weekend, Burgos
Every year, during the first weekend of October, The Cid Weekend is celebrated in the city of Burgos. It´s a popular festival in which the figure of el Cid is remembered through represen...
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Church of San Gil, Burgos
This large church was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. It has three naves with a transept and lateral chapels. Of particular interest are the Capilla de la Natividad, with its Renaiss...
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Easter Week of Burgos
Easter Week in Burgos is based on the liturgical representations that became important in Castile from the 13th century onwards. In fact, most of the religious brotherhoods taking part date back to th...
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