Burgos was founded in 884. It became known as Cabeza de Castilla ('Head of Castile'), reflecting that both the County (and later Kingdom) of Castile and Castilian Spanish started evolving in this region. The legendary El Cid was born in the nearby village of Vivar (now Vivar del Cid).
What to see in Burgos
Catedral de Burgos
The Gothic cathedral of Burgos, constructed in two phases between 1221 and 1567, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. It is the resting place of El Cid and his wife, Doña Jimena.
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