What to do and see in Burgos, Castile and Leon: The Best Free Things to do

February 13, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

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.
Restaurants in Burgos

1. Cooper Club

Calle Fernan Gonzalez 17, 09003 Burgos Spain +34 665 59 92 60 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/manolin.cooperclub/
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cooper Club

2. Cartuja de Miraflores

Calle Cartuja de Miraflores Carretera de Fuentes Blancas s/n, 09002 Burgos Spain +34 947 26 87 99 [email protected] http://www.cartuja.org
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews

Cartuja de Miraflores

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!

3. Iglesia de San Nicolas de Bari

Calle San Nicolas s/n, 09006 Burgos Spain +34 947 26 05 39 http://www.arteguias.com/museo/museoretabloburgos.htm
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Iglesia de San Nicolas de Bari

Reviewed By Pucela08 - Lawrence, United States

Situated on a terrace, steps from the main plaza of the Cathedral, the Church is an incredible gem. San Nicolás contains an amazing late 15th-century altar piece in honor of Saint Nicholas. The artistry is amazing, a visual treat designed to inspire spiritual meditation. The church itself is quite intimate, on a more human scale than the cathedral, with nice details and decorative elements. The ornate altar is the dominant attraction. But the other spaces should not be missed, especially the side altars. The afternoon I visited, the entrance was free (on Tuesday), and the visit was a bargain. It is close to the cathedral and worth the walk up the steps. It is a place to reflect, catch your breath, and process the spiritual.

4. Arco de Santa Maria

Paseo del Espolon, Burgos Spain +34 947 28 88 68 http://www.aytoburgos.es/cultura/instituto-municipal-de-cultura-imc/centros-culturales/arco-de-santa-maria
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Arco de Santa Maria

Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States

One of the entrances to the old city, and certainly an entrance to take. Very impressive during the day, but even more impressive at night. I thought I had a picture of it at night, but I guess I don’t ...

5. Paseo del Espolon

Paseo Espolon s/n, 09003 Burgos Spain http://www.iberiarural.es/lugares/burgos/paseo-del-espolon.htm
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Paseo del Espolon

Reviewed By FredSG - Sydney, Australia

This is one of the most elegant landmarks of the city of Burgos. It is a beautiful tree-lined promenade filled with restaurants and people. It is lovely to just walk along this promenade set in between the perimeter of the old town and the beautiful River Arlanzon. It comes to like in the afternoon and evening when it fills up with locals having a drink or something to eat. It is a must see!

6. Parque de la Isla

Paseo de la Isla, 09003 Burgos Spain
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Parque de la Isla

Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States

This is a must attraction when visiting this beautiful city. This charming park is full of nature and beautiful architecture.

7. Museo Marceliano Santa Maria

Plaza San Juan s/n, 09004 Burgos Spain http://www.aytoburgos.es/direcciones/museo-marceliano-santa-maria-0
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Museo Marceliano Santa Maria

8. Parque Fuentes Blancas

Burgos Spain
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Parque Fuentes Blancas

9. Historic Center of Burgos

Burgos Spain +34 622 26 02 75 http://www.aytoburgos.es/turismo-en-burgos
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Historic Center of Burgos

Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States

This city, in particular, this area, has an amazing vibe. The pace is slower than in larger cities, but there is nothing small about this city. Lots to see. Take your time. Pictures I took are repetitive of the pictures already posted, so I will defer to the previous photos

10. Mirador del Castillo

Calle San Esteban, 24, Burgos Spain
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Mirador del Castillo

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