Location: Burgos
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Things to do in Burgos, Castile and Leon: The Best Museums
Burgos (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbuɾɣos], UK: /ˈbʊərɡɒs/, US: /ˈbʊərɡoʊs/) is a city in northern Spain and the historic capital of Castile. It is situated on the confluence of the Arlanzón river tributaries, at the edge of the Iberian central plateau. It has about 180,000 inhabitants in the actual city and another 20,000 in the metropolitan area. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Burgos was once the capital of the Crown of Castile, and the Burgos Laws or Leyes de Burgos which first governed the behaviour of Spaniards towards the natives of the Americas were promulgated here in 1512.
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1. Cartuja de Miraflores
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews
Miraflores was originally a hunting lodge built by King Enrique III at the beginning of the 15th century and then converted into a monastery by the Carthusian monks, who continue there today. The remarkable church is considered one of the principal monuments of the city of Burgos and contains a royal mausoleum that is the final resting place of King Juan II and his wife Queen Isabel, parents of Queen Isabel "La Catolica". Visitors can look forward to an extraordinary experience of silence, peace and beauty.
Reviewed By Discerning12385 - San Francisco, United States
I walked from Burgos Cathedral to Cartuja de Miraflores and enjoyed the scenery. The monastery has been wonderfully restored and has succinct details which explain the history of Burgos, Spanish royalty, and the Carthusians. Rich with history but not overwhelming. Great staff as well. An unexpected gift - upon leaving the sanctuary and entering the courtyard, the monks began to sing their afternoon prayers. Gorgeous!
2. Museo de la Evolucion Humana
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4.5 based on 1,993 reviews
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
Lying on the opposite side of the Arlanzón River from the cathedral is the airy glass structure of the Museum of Human Evolution. Just outside Burgos is the UNESCO-recognized site of Atapuerca, where rich deposits of hominid fossils and bones going back 1.3 million years were found. The museum is based on those findings and does an excellent job explaining evolution, in general, and hominid evolution, specifically. I wish we could've spent more time here.
3. Museo Marceliano Santa Maria
4. Palacio De Capitania
5. Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos
6. Museo Historico Militar de Burgos
7. Iglesia de San Esteban
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4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
This is a beautiful and outstanding church with an unusual architecture style. This is a must see attraction when visiting this city. It is located just west of the cathedral and near the old Burgos Castle or Parque de Castillo. It offers spectacular city views.
8. Museo de Farmacia
9. Museo del Retablo - Burgos
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
