50 Experiences to Enjoy in Spain

EXPLORE THE GOTHIC STYLE WITH A VISIT TO BURGOS CATHEDRAL

Burgos Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Spanish Gothic art. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. The highlight of its main facade, known as the Puerta del Perdón , is the rose win dow framed by a Gothic arch that sends light into the nave, from where you can admire the beautiful stained-glass win dows. Its loveliest sculpture group can be found on the Puerta del Sarmental , with the image of a Pantocrator sur rounded by apostles and evangelists. The dome on its interior is regarded as one of the most majestic in the whole of the Spanish Renaissance. Below it lie the remains of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid Campeador, and his wife Doña Jimena. Apart from its architectural rich es, the Cathedral Museum also contains a unique collection of paintings, sculp tures, documents and codices.

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