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.
Where to stay in Burgos
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Albergue de peregrinos
€ 10
120
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos
€ 10
120
Open
4.4
Albergue de peregrinos
Municipal
€ 10
120
All year
4.4
Hostel Catedral Burgos
€ 23–24
136
Open
3.5
Hostel Catedral Burgos
€ 23–24
136
Open
3.5
Hostel Catedral Burgos
Private
€ 23–24
136
All year
3.5
Albergue Santiago y Santa Catalina
€ 10
16
Closed
1.7
Albergue Santiago y Santa Catalina
€ 10
16
Closed
1.7
Albergue Santiago y Santa Catalina
Parochial
€ 10
16
Semana Santa – Oct 31
1.7
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