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Tourist map Burgos (clickable) - Region Castile and León

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Sights Burgos

Culture

Nature

Religion

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Museum

Activity

Am. Park

Covarrubias

: Charming place with semi-wooden houses and the tomb of Fernán González.

2 type

Lerma

: This place has become famous thanks to the Duke of Lerma (Felipe III). Attractions are the Ducal Palace (Palacio Ducal), the Convento de Santa Clara and the collegiate church (San Pedro).

Sierra de la Demanda

: Unspoilt nature area with beautiful rounded hills on the border with La Rioja.

4 type

Briviesca

: Town northeast of Burgos with a few interesting churches (including Monasterio de Santa Clara).

5 type

: One of the largest (Gothic) cathedrals (Santa Maria) of Spain was founded in 1221. The construction took three centuries to complete. The city Burgos was the former capital of Spain (Castilla) until 1492. When planning your visit include also: Casa del Cordon, old city gates and the Monastery of las Huelgas.

6 type

Monasterio de Santo Domingo de Silos

: Monastery from the 11th century in the Tabladillo Valley in the south of Burgos with beautiful Romanesque cloisters.

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General Information Burgos

Population:	365.972 (0,8%, 36e)
Density (people/km2):	26 (40e)
Area (km²):	14.291 (2,8%, 11e)
Main cities:	Miranda de Ebro, Aranda de Duero
Sun hours in winter:	3
Sun hours in summer:	10
Tourism (%):	0,6 (34e)
Bed places per km²:	0,6 (40e)
Landscape:	mountains, river-plains
Highest elevation point:	San Millán 2.131 meter