Burgos - Day 19

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Spent a whole day in Burgos, the city with one of the most beautiful cathedral in Spain, spent over 4 hours within its walls.
Burgos Cathedral or Cathedral de Santa Maria was built in the 13th century and combines many different architectural styles applied over the centuries. My favourite style is the Gothic sections with the gargoyles. The tall spires are a delight to look up at and the surrounding medieval streets are just full of life.
The famous El Sid and his wife are buried directly underneath the huge star lantern at the heart of the cathedral. Also known as Count Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, born in 1040, he was a Muslim.

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Photos

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Orbaneja to Burgos - Burgos, outside the Cathedral, with a very weary pilgrim.

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Burgos, entrance to old city via Arco St. Maria into Plaza Fernando. Cathedral towers are seen behind.

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Burgos Cathedral, ceiling.

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Burgos Cathedral, One of the many internal alters. This one is carved of wood and covered in gold, showing a family tree.

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Burgos Cathedral, Kings burial chapel. King Fernando and Isabela.?? All carved in marbel stone.

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Burgos Cathedral, Three dementional ceiling sculptures.

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Burgos , in this house of Count Cables of Castilla, The Catholic Kings received Christobal Colon, who returned from his 2nd voyage from the New World on 23-4-1497.

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Burgos , in this house of Count Cables of Castilla, The Catholic Kings received Christobal Colon, who returned from his 2nd voyage from the New World on 23-4-1497.

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Burgos: meeting the locals.

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Burgos: Trail marker.

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Burgos Cathedral, western side entrace door, off Santa Maria square. Burgos Cathedral or Cathedral de Santa Maria was built in the 13th century and combines many different architectural styles applied over the centuries.

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Burgos Cathedral, western side - gargoils on older gothic sculptures, Santa Maria dquare.