Catedral de Burgos

Catedral de Santa María de Burgos

Construction, of the immense Burgos de Catedral began in 1221 by the King Fernando III of Castilla, known as The Saint (1199-1252), and the Bishop of Burgos Don Mauricio and was finished in the 18th century. The current Cathedral was built on the site of a Romanesque church which had been demolished in order to build a temple bigger. In fact, the Cathedral has 3 naves, 19 chapels and one of the best Gothic cloister in Spain which is dated in the 14th century and decorated with sculptures of the 13th and 14th centuries

As this cathedral has more than enough artworks to see in a visit, one option is to stroll along the streets bordering the Cathedral admiring its architecture. Starting in Saint Mary square you can see the impressive main facade in Gothic style with its two outstanding towers which are 84 metres in height and were finished by Juan de Colonía (1410-1481), in the best Gothic style, the great stained glass rose window and its three gates. On the left, you go up the stairs to Fernán González street where you will see the Gothic Coronería or the Apostles gate. Continuing straight and turning on the right to the Pellejería gate which was built in 1516 by Francisco de Colonía and finally, taking Paloma street, you will arrive at the King Saint Fernando square where the Gothic Sarmental gate was built in the 13th century, it is really the more beautiful gate of the Cathedral and the original stained glass window on its facade, turning right here brings you back to Saint Mary squareRead more