The history of Burgos is evident when you enter this fantastic town. Borgos, located on the the Rio Arlanzon river is quaint, quiet and pristine, with a hint of excitment and excellent Spanish cuisine. Once the capital of the Kingdom of Castille and Leon, this town began to grow, as it prospered greatly from the textile industry and with this wealth came grand churches, monuments and great buildings.

Burgos consists of the dioceses of León, Santo Domingo, and Santander.

The Cartuja de Miraflores is a monastery (Monastery of Las Huelgas), this baroque monastery is splendid throughout, large gothic style windows show a little of the wealth that once was. Within the church you will find the cemetary, and here you will see the mausoleum of king Juan II and his wife Isabel.

Our Lady of Burgos Cathedral was constructed in the 1222 and was not completed until the 15th century. The cathedral itself is huge and houses many works of art including "l escalera Dorada". The cathedral itself is spendidly gothic with floral stone carved decoration and huge stained glass windows. The arches on the Sarmental door are said to represent the heavenly kingdom. Look toward the transept and you will find the tombstone of El Cid (the lord) and Chimena his wife.