Burgos, Spain

I went to Burgos for a day trip to see the famous cathedral but ended up finding so much more.

The Burgos Cathedral is said to be one of, if not the, oldest Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Every part of the site was intricate and beautiful, inside and out.

It was built in the early 13th century and spans over 2.5 acres in the middle of the city. Here is a picture from a view point near the Burgos castle that was unfortunately closed.

Inside there were ornate relics that towered over me.

But my favorite part was the clock named El Papamoscas (The Flycatcher). At the beginning of each hour, the “man” attached to the clock moves his arm to ring the bell.

The Arco de Santa María is the original entrance gate into Burgos. Since its creation in the 14th century the city has expanded, so now it signifies the entrance to the old city.

The walk along the river was very popular, although there was a less busy path on a lower level in the grass.

The river had so many ducks, but since they were all green, they blended in!

The pathway to the lookout point.

Stairway up to the castle