Statue of El Cid in Burgos, the capital of Sancho II's kingdom, and where El Cid served in his early years. 111012_Spain
the Gothic Cathedral at Burgos, begun in 1221, construction spanned mainly from the 13th to 15th centuries. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The west front is flanked by towers terminating in octagonal spires covered with open stonework traceries. The middle section, which serves as an entrance, has three alabaster pilasters, the intercolumnar spaces bearing panel-pictures representing the martyrdom of saints. The façade possessed ornate and fantastic surface decoration. The octagonal chapel of the Condestable, in florid, thus highly sculpted, Gothic design, has a roof finished with balustraded turrets, needle-pointed pinnacles, and statues. In the lower portion, coats of arms, shields, and crouching lions have been worked into the ensemble. The exterior of the sacristy is decorated with carved traceries, figures of angels and armoured knights. The elaborate tabernacle is composed of two octagonal sections in Corinthian style. The Burgos cathedral, its nave and two aisles, the ambulatory and the portals of El Sarmental and Coroneria date from 15th century. The cloister and old chapter-house date from the 14th C, while John of Cologne's spires, the chapels of La Visitación, Santa Ana and especially of El Condestable are from the 15th C. Juan de Vallejo's magnificent lantern, the chapels of La Consolation, Santiago and Navidad and Diego de Siloe's Golden Stairs are from the 16th C. A thorough visit brings to light its display of art and the incidental presence of El Papamoscas. Below the lantern lie the remains of El Cid, the legendary Burgos hero.
Size: 3744px × 5616px
Location: Burgos, Castilla y León, España Spain
Photo credit: © DV TRAVEL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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