Ancient capital of Castilla: No international airport nearby, therefore a bid aside of the normal tourist track, however Burgos (with 180'000 inhabitants the 36 biggest in Spain) is a architectonical jewel, particularly its completely restored city-centre, all in a characteristic white stone:
- A visit to the Cathedral (UNESCO world heritage) is like a walk through the architectural history of Europe. Construction started in 1221 AD so gothic mainly: However, as kings queens and cardinals came and went, each gave their personal touch to it, mostly by adding new chapels inside.
Also trendsetter, the main stair to an altar inside the Cathedral has been copied by the Opéra of Paris (the picture of Virgin Mary in the middle replaced, of course)
Further, Burgos has a medieval city wall, river, a museum of humankind and also, it is this years the gastronomical capital of Spain.... so again, excellent food and wine, tapas, little restaurants everywhere.....This way is becoming a bit of a gourmet journey!
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