Burgos            Matthew McAuliffe






Burgos was founded in 884 in the Province of Castilla León.  There are many places to go for sightseeing, for example, there are cathedrals, monuments, and fascinating buildings all over Burgos.

This chapel was made in the fifteenth century and is called "Capilla del Condestable."  This unique work of architecture is valued greatly among the people of Burgos.
 
 

This is the center of perfectly preserved old town.  This town looks great for such an old city.
 
 
 
 
 


This is a thirteenth century cathedral called Cathedral de Burgos, and the doors are also admired. It is considered the best example of gothic sculpture in its century.
 
 


This is a statue of "El Cid" He was a national hero who was born in Burgos.  This statues one of the towns major attractions.
 
 

  

Fiesta



There is a Moorish dance and it is held on September 12.  There is a parade of horse coaches, in Miranda del Duero on the Fiesta de "San Juan del Monte.'' Corpus Christi it is  in the Monastery of "Las Huelgas" This is a celebration for the victory against the Moors in 1212.  The day after that is the procession of "Curpillos."
 
 


 

In the center of town by the cathedral there are bars and pubs to drink at but they don't open until really late at night.  At La Floras and las Llamos there are people crowding there until 5 A.M.  If you want to stay out until 9 A.M. you should go to Las Bernardas and Las Calzadas but it is a little more mature and formal than the other places.
 
 




Gastronomy


Some of the most famous food in Burgos is the  cheese that has a unique goat milk flavor and its called "Queso de Burgos" its not only popular here but in other regions of spain too.  There is also a high reputation in the town with Roasted lamb, chopped pork, blood pudding, red beans, and the fish too.
 



5 Questions


1.  What Province is Burgos located in?

2.  When is the Moorish dance taken place?

3.  What kind of food is burgos most famous for?

4.  Name one place where you can stay out until 9 A.M.

5.  What century was the Capilla del Condestable made?

Reference list

Internet red 2000, S.L.(2000), All about spain
http://www.red2000.com/spain/t-map.html
Internet red 2000, S.L.(2000), All about spain
http://www.red2000.com/spain/burgos/sight.html