Location: Burgos
Top Things to do in Burgos
What to do and see in Burgos, Castile and Leon: The Best Free Things to do
Burgos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbuɾɣos], UK: /ˈbʊərɡɒs/, US: /ˈbʊərɡoʊs/) is a city in northern Spain and the historic capital of Castile. It is situated on the confluence of the Arlanzón river tributaries, at the edge of the Iberian central plateau. It has about 180,000 inhabitants in the actual city and another 20,000 in the metropolitan area. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Burgos was once the capital of the Crown of Castile, and the Burgos Laws or Leyes de Burgos which first governed the behaviour of Spaniards towards the natives of the Americas were promulgated here in 1512.
Restaurants in Burgos
1. Cooper Club
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
2. Cartuja de Miraflores
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews
Miraflores was originally a hunting lodge built by King Enrique III at the beginning of the 15th century and then converted into a monastery by the Carthusian monks, who continue there today. The remarkable church is considered one of the principal monuments of the city of Burgos and contains a royal mausoleum that is the final resting place of King Juan II and his wife Queen Isabel, parents of Queen Isabel "La Catolica". Visitors can look forward to an extraordinary experience of silence, peace and beauty.
Reviewed By Discerning12385 - San Francisco, United States
I walked from Burgos Cathedral to Cartuja de Miraflores and enjoyed the scenery. The monastery has been wonderfully restored and has succinct details which explain the history of Burgos, Spanish royalty, and the Carthusians. Rich with history but not overwhelming. Great staff as well. An unexpected gift - upon leaving the sanctuary and entering the courtyard, the monks began to sing their afternoon prayers. Gorgeous!
3. Iglesia de San Nicolas de Bari
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By Pucela08 - Lawrence, United States
Situated on a terrace, steps from the main plaza of the Cathedral, the Church is an incredible gem. San Nicolás contains an amazing late 15th-century altar piece in honor of Saint Nicholas. The artistry is amazing, a visual treat designed to inspire spiritual meditation. The church itself is quite intimate, on a more human scale than the cathedral, with nice details and decorative elements. The ornate altar is the dominant attraction. But the other spaces should not be missed, especially the side altars. The afternoon I visited, the entrance was free (on Tuesday), and the visit was a bargain. It is close to the cathedral and worth the walk up the steps. It is a place to reflect, catch your breath, and process the spiritual.
4. Arco de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 844 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
One of the entrances to the old city, and certainly an entrance to take. Very impressive during the day, but even more impressive at night. I thought I had a picture of it at night, but I guess I don’t ...
5. Paseo del Espolon
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4.5 based on 695 reviews
Reviewed By FredSG - Sydney, Australia
This is one of the most elegant landmarks of the city of Burgos. It is a beautiful tree-lined promenade filled with restaurants and people. It is lovely to just walk along this promenade set in between the perimeter of the old town and the beautiful River Arlanzon. It comes to like in the afternoon and evening when it fills up with locals having a drink or something to eat. It is a must see!
6. Parque de la Isla
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
This is a must attraction when visiting this beautiful city. This charming park is full of nature and beautiful architecture.
7. Museo Marceliano Santa Maria
8. Parque Fuentes Blancas
9. Historic Center of Burgos
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4.5 based on 536 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
This city, in particular, this area, has an amazing vibe. The pace is slower than in larger cities, but there is nothing small about this city. Lots to see. Take your time. Pictures I took are repetitive of the pictures already posted, so I will defer to the previous photos
10. Mirador del Castillo
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