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Major attractions of the city

• Museums
  Archaeological Museum (open weekdays 10 AM to 1 PM and 4
  45 to 7
  15 PM)
  Puerta de Santa María
  Built in 16th Century is the most representative Gate of the City and contains a medieval museum
  CAB Modern Art
  Human Evolution (under construction)
• Exhibitions/Art galleries
  The “Danza de los palos” takes place in Fuentelcésped on 13th of June
  Corpus Christi: In the Monastery of “Las Huelgas”
  There are various religious processions during Easter Week, specially on Good Friday
• Cultural activities
  Casa del Cordón
  El Consulado del Mar
• Historic monuments
  Monasterio de las Huelgas (open daily except Mondays 10 AM to 1
  15 PM and 4 PM to 5
  15 PM)
  Cathedral (open daily 9
  30 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM) A 13th century gothic building
  La Casa del Cordón
  This palace is an outstanding example of civil architecture in Burgos
  Iglesia de San Esteban
  13th century gothic church
  Close to the Iglesia de San Esteban is the “Arco de San Cartuja de Miraflores (open daily 10
  15 AM to 3 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM)
• Shopping
  Laín Calvo Street
  Santander Street
  Vitoria Street

Day trips

• 1_Atapuerca
  It is an archaeological site located near Burgos. The importance of the site, and the fossils found here, have resulted in it being appointed an UNESCO Heritage of Mankind site.
• 2_Monasterio de Silos
  The monastery dates from 7th Century and was finally finished in 11th Century. Both Romanesque and neoclassical styles are harmoniously represented in the Monastery. The cloister should not be missed by visitors.
• 3_Covarrubias
  Covarrubias owes its name to the reddish caves on the outskirts of this medieval village. The remains of the old city walls and several important churches and monuments are located in the centre. It is a wonderful example of typical Castilian urban layout with arcaded streets and wooden structured houses.
• 4_Frías
  The origins of Frías date back to the 9th century, when Alfonso VIII repopulated the valley to protect the border between Castile and Navarre. The historic quarter still preserves its medieval atmosphere and urban layout.

Group activities

• 1_Camino de Santiago
  The Pilgrimage Route to Santiago de Compostela passes through the Burgos region. As there is an impressive historical heritage in the region, the Route has been rightly awarded the UNESCO Heritage of Mankind status.
• 2_Lerma
  A hilltop city with a very well kept historical centre. Lerma has its roots in the 17th Century and the parador is situated in the historical Ducal Palace.
• 3_Salamanca
  230 km away from Burgos, famous for the University and the cultural importance of the Spanish language origins. University atmosphere and lively nightlife.
• 4_Vitoria-Gasteiz
  115 km away from Burgos. A large part of the cultural heritage of the historical territory of Álava is to be found in its capital city. This heritage, dating from both the distant past and this century, makes Vitoria-Gasteiz a fascinating place for visitors, as both an historical and modern city.