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Catedral De Burgos

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Burgos Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Burgos, Spain. Begun in 1221 in French Gothic style, its west façade overlooks Plaza de Santa María.

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Concierto Pueri Cantores de la Catedral de Burgos Concierto Pueri Cantores de la Catedral de Burgos Saturday, 20:15 HUELLAS DEL TIEMPO. VISIONES MAESTRAS. COLECCIÓN ABANCA HUELLAS DEL TIEMPO. VISIONES MAESTRAS. COLECCIÓN ABANCA Until 10 Jan 2027Free

Why go

  • UNESCO World Heritage status since 1984.
  • El Cid and Doña Jimena’s tomb in the cathedral.
  • The Isabelline Gothic Chapel of the Constable.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 18:30Show all
Monday09:30 – 18:30
Tuesday09:30 – 18:30
Wednesday09:30 – 18:30
Thursday09:30 – 18:30
Friday09:30 – 18:30
Saturday09:30 – 18:30
Sunday09:30 – 18:30

Don't miss

  • PapamoscasWatch the articulated figure open its mouth as the hours chime.Inside the cathedralOn the hour
  • El Cid’s graveFind the grave beneath a plain marble slab.In the crossing
  • Sarmental PortalLook for the Evangelists writing the Gospels and the 24 Elders of the Apocalypse with musical instruments.South transept, facing Plaza del Rey San Fernando
  • Chapel of the ConstableIts central altarpiece was made jointly by Diego de Siloé and Felipe de Vigarny.Inside the cathedral
  • Golden StaircaseDiego de Siloé modelled this Renaissance staircase on Bramante’s Vatican stairway in the early 1520s.Inside the cathedral, connected to the north-transept Coronería Door

Know before you go

  • Entrance: Tourist visits enter through the Sarmental Door on Plaza del Rey San Fernando, reached by a steep staircase. The Coronería Door is closed.

Services and visiting hours

Guides
Audio guides and a multimedia guide are available.
Quarry visit
A separate guided visit explores the quarries that supplied the cathedral’s stone.

Interesting facts5

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  1. The cathedral was built with limestone from quarries near Hontoria de la Cantera.

    Burgos Cathedral - Wikipedia
  2. 106 metres

    The cathedral is 106 metres long; its dome rises 54 metres above the transept.

    Kathedrale von Burgos - Wikipedia
  3. 88 metres

    The west façade’s two matching towers are each 88 metres tall.

    Kathedrale von Burgos - Wikipedia

  4. Its cross-shaped plan includes a nave, two aisles, a transept, an ambulatory and fifteen chapels.

    Kathedrale von Burgos - Wikipedia

  5. The cathedral stands on sloping ground descending from the castle toward the Arlanzón river.

    Historia – Catedral

Shorts

History

Construction was considered complete in 1567, although alterations and additions continued until 1734. Between 1899 and 1911, Lampérez restored the New cloister, removing an added upper level and reopening its original windows.

  1. 1221Construction began in the presence of King Ferdinand III and Bishop Maurice.
  2. 1230Services were being held in the cathedral.
  3. 1260The cathedral was consecrated.
  4. 15th c.The Colonia family added the openwork façade spires between 1442 and 1458. The crossing dome and Chapel of the Constable were also added in the 15th century.
  5. 1539–1540The earlier crossing tower collapsed in 1539. Work on its replacement began in 1540, designed by Juan de Langres and built by Juan de Vallejo.
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  1. 1734The Chapel of Saint Thecla was completed on the site of the original parish church.
  2. 1921Pope Pius XI granted the cathedral the title of minor basilica on 13 July.
  3. 1984The cathedral became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 31 October.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry The tourist entrance at the Sarmental Door is reached by a steep staircase. Step-free access has not been confirmed.

Sources: Burgos Cathedral - Wikipedia · Burgos Cathedral - Wikipedia (part 2) · Catedral – La Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica M… · Visitas – Catedral · Historia – Catedral · Kathedrale von Burgos - Wikipedia · Catedral de Burgos - Wikipedia · Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Burgos - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Plaza Santa Maria s/n, Burgos

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Questions and answers

What are Catedral De Burgos’s opening hours?

Open daily, 09:30–18:30.

What is the address of Catedral De Burgos?

Plaza Santa María s/n, Burgos, Spain.

How can I contact Catedral De Burgos?

Telephone: 947 204 712.

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