Here under Spain - Madrid Northwestern Tour - Day 3, you will find travel information for that day, with all the practical information including the opening hours and addresses of the different attractions.
Start your visit by the Old Quarter. You can go to this quarter by 2 bridges. The historic Puente de San Pablo, beyond which looms a romanticized statue of El Cid with his swirling cloak and the Puente de Santa Maria which culminates in the magnificent Arco de Santa Maria, once part of the 14th-century walls.
In the Old Quarter, discover the Paseo de Espolon, a lovely treelined pedestrian area, ideal for strolling or a picnic. Then, see another fine gate, the Arco de San Martin, surrounded by remnants of the original wall.
Next, visit the main monument of the town, the Cathedral. Indeed, it's one of Spain's greatest Gothic Cathedral and that's worth the trip in Burgos on its own.
Continue your visit by the Iglesia de San Esteban, a powerful Gothic structure built in the 14th century. After, see The Monasterio de las Huelgas, second in importance among the city's sights. It was once among the most prominent monasteries in all of Spain. It's houses the Museo de Ricas Telas which contains bejewelled robes and garments once worn by the very royals interred in the aforementioned tombs.
Finish your Burgos Tour by having a look to the Cartuja de Miraflores which contains a trio of 15th-century masterworks by Gil de Siloé.
Night in Burgos
Cathedral
Address : Pl. San Fernando - Burgos
Tel : 947 20 47 12
Opening hours : Open 9.30am-1pm and 4-7pm. Sun and hols 9.30am-1pm and 4-7pm.
Closed Moundy Thu (morning) and Good Fri.
Rates : 3.60 €
Arco de santa Maria
Address : Pl. del Rey San Fernando - Burgos
Tel : 947 26 53 75
Opening hours : Open 11am-2pm and 5pm-9pm. Sun 11am-2pm. Closed Mon and hols.
Iglesia de San Esteban
Address : C. San Esteban - Burgos
Tel : 947 27 37 52
Opening hours : Open 10.30am-2pm and 4.30pm-7pm, Sun 10.30am-2pm. Closed Mon and hols
Rates : 1,20€
Monasterio de Las Huelgas
Address : C. de las Heulgas - Burgos
Tel : 947 20 16 30
Opening hours : 50min guided tour 10am-1.15pm and 3.45pm-5.45pm, Sun and hols 10.30am-2.15pm.
Closed Mon, 1 and 6 Jan, 18 Apr, 1 May, 20 and 30 Jun, 8, 24, 25 and 31 Dec
Rates : €5; no charge Wed for E.U. citizens.
Cartuja de Miraflores
Address : Carret. de San Pedro Cardeña - Burgos
Opening hours : Open 10am-2pm and 3-4pm. Sun and hols 11.20am-12.30pm; 1.15-3pm and 2-4pm.
Rates : no charge
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Start your visit by the Old Quarter. You can go to this quarter by 2 bridges. The historic Puente de San Pablo, beyond which looms a romanticized statue of El Cid with his swirling cloak and the Puente de Santa Maria which culminates in the magnificent Arco de Santa Maria, once part of the 14th-century walls.
In the Old Quarter, discover the Paseo de Espolon, a lovely treelined pedestrian area, ideal for strolling or a picnic. Then, see another fine gate, the Arco de San Martin, surrounded by remnants of the original wall.
Next, visit the main monument of the town, the Cathedral. Indeed, it's one of Spain's greatest Gothic Cathedral and that's worth the trip in Burgos on its own.
Continue your visit by the Iglesia de San Esteban, a powerful Gothic structure built in the 14th century. After, see The Monasterio de las Huelgas, second in importance among the city's sights. It was once among the most prominent monasteries in all of Spain. It's houses the Museo de Ricas Telas which contains bejewelled robes and garments once worn by the very royals interred in the aforementioned tombs.