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Founded in the 9th century, this Gothic city in the
Arlanzón River valley lives up to its reputation as the
"cradle of Castile." Just as the Tuscans are credited
with speaking the most perfect Italian, so the citizens
of Burgos, with their distinctive lisp ("El Theed" for
"El Cid"), supposedly speak the most eloquent Castilian.
You can enjoy visiting the amount
of Historical
Monuments, among them, the Monasteries and the Grand
Cathedral begun in the 13th
century and completed in the 15th and 16th
centuries. The entire history of Gothic art is summed up
in its superb architecture and its unique collection of
works of art, including paintings, choir stalls, reredos,
tombs and stained-glass windows.
El Cid Campeador, Spain's greatest national hero
immortalized in the epic El Cantar de Mío Cid, is
forever linked to Burgos. He was born near here and his
remains lie in the city's grand cathedral. |
