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BURGOS CATHEDRAL

THE ALCÁZAR IN SEGOVIA

THE CATHEDRAL OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

BURGOS CATHEDRAL You'll be amazed by the elegance and beauty of its soaring towers with their Germanesque fretwork spires. This is a must for lovers of Gothic art, and is also home to the mortal remains of El Cid, the hero of the Reconquest in the 11th century. It has been declared part of our World Heritage by the UNESCO. THE ALCÁZAR IN SEGOVIA Its interior will make you feel like you're in a fairy tale: a moat with a drawbridge, a tower that resembles a ship's prow, geminate windows, luxurious halls dec orated by Mudejar artists, the weap ons museum… Built at the confluence of two rivers, this fortified palace was once the residence of Castilian mon archs.

This will be your final destination if you're setting out on the Way of Saint James, just as it has been for the thousands of pil grims who have travelled this route since the 13th century. It is the finest example of Romanesque art in Spain, although its numerous extensions have left the imprint of other styles, like the Baroque of the Obradoiro and its imposing facade. The Old Town of Santiago de Composte-la and Camino de Santia go have the UNESCO World Heritage designation.

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