More Postcards from Burgos, Spain

This will be my last postcards from Burgos, Spain ...

I know you are probably thinking so many from one destination ... there were so many things of interest to see here.

Plaza Mayor 

I just love the detail on this building ...

The city has bronze statues everywhere you turn ...

              

If I had a hammer ...

                   Toro, toro!

               

"El CID" Rodrigos Díaz de Vivar ... a Castillian Nobleman, Military leader in Medieval Spain ...

He was a National hero. Born in 1043 ... Died July 10, 1099 ...his remains and that of his wife were moved and are now buried in the Cathedral in Burgos.

Arc de Santa Maria .. an entrance to Plaza Mayor

   Modern Art? ...

Laundry day ... Solar clothes dryer in Burgos!

                 

So I know I have probably overloaded you with "Postcards" from Burgos but it truly has so much to see and do ... magnificent architecture in the many churches and other old buildings, the kaleidoscope of colours used to paint the facades, the wonderful artworks in the life like bronze statues that each tell their own story.

And if that was not enough ... all the beautiful green spaces, parks along the Arlanzon river! There are three square miles (1878 acres) of parks.

I read that there is one tree for every three inhabitants.

Hope you enjoyed the tour of the city!

Monumental Moments in Burgos

 The city of Burgos has many historical monuments ... Many churches, palaces, and other buildings dating back to medieval times.

This post (I originally started writing this post June 9th) is about the "Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos" which is famous because of it's vast size and unique architecture.

"Catedral de Santa María de Burgos" in Spanish ...  a Roman Cathoic Church dedicated to the Virgin Mary was primarily built in the French Gothic style with Renaissance features added later ... Gold leaf and paintings everywhere.

It has an unique collection of artworks  ...such as paintings, tombs, and stained glass.

It also displays extraordinary works by many architects, sculptors, painters and grill masters.

It is the oldest Gothic church in Spain, and one of the first built in Europe.

Construction began in 1221, with the majority built during the 13th to 15th centuries.

In 1984 the Cathedral was designated an Unesco World Heritage Site.

Today we toured the Cathedral ... For a fee we received admission and a handheld audio device in the language of your choice (well most languages)  to allow us to self tour this massive Cathedral with it's many rooms, chapels and the cloisters.

 

 

    

   

The Golden Stairs...

Here I said a little prayer for all my family and friends ...

The cloisters...

   Hope you enjoyed this "birds' eye view" of this magnificent Cathedral!