Burgos Cathedral
No ratings yet
A Gothic masterpiece and World Heritage Site, remarkable for its majestic architecture and history.
What to see in Burgos
These are the 6 places to visit in the province of Burgos. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
There are no places with those filters.
Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos
No ratings yet
Famous for its stunning Romanesque cloister and the Gregorian chant of its monks, it is one of the most iconic monasteries in Spain.
Atapuerca Archaeological Sites
No ratings yet
A World Heritage Site near Burgos where some of the oldest human remains in Europe have been found.
Covarrubias
No ratings yet
A medieval town on the river Arlanza, with half-timbered houses, the Doña Urraca tower and a collegiate church.
Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas
No ratings yet
Cistercian convent founded in 1187 by Alfonso VIII, a royal pantheon with a museum of medieval textiles unique in Europe.
Frías
No ratings yet
Tiny city in Las Merindades with houses hanging over the rock, a hilltop castle and a medieval bridge over the Ebro.
About Burgos
Burgos has one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in Europe, a World Heritage Site, and in the Sierra de Atapuerca, sites where some of the oldest human remains in Europe have been found. The Romanesque cloister of Santo Domingo de Silos and the medieval village of Covarrubias complete the province.
Frequently asked questions about Burgos
What to see in Burgos in one day?
Burgos Cathedral takes up much of the morning; then the Museum of Human Evolution, the Espolón promenade and the Monastery of Las Huelgas or the Cartuja de Miraflores.
When is the best time to visit Burgos?
May to October. Winters are long and cold; in summer, however, the nights are cool and pleasant.
What towns and places to visit near Burgos?
Atapuerca, Covarrubias, Santo Domingo de Silos and the Yecla Gorge, Lerma, Frías and Orbaneja del Castillo.