Burgos Cathedral
The Burgos Cathedral is a Gothic-style cathedral in Burgos, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is famous for its vast size and unique architecture. Its construction began in 1221, following French Gothic parameters. It had very important modifications in the 15th and 16th centuries (spires of the principal facade, Chapel of the Constable, cimborio of the transept: these elements of advanced Gothic give the cathedral its distinguished profile). The last works of importance (the sacristy or the Chapel of Saint Thecla) occurred during the 18th century, the century in which the Gothic statuary of the doors of the principal facade was also transformed. At the beginning of the 20th century, some semidetached construction to the cathedral was eliminated, such as the Archepiscopal Palace and the upper floor of the cloister. The style of the cathedral is Gothic, though it has some Renaissance and Baroque works. Very interesting and nice architectural masterpiece. Interesting for cultural travelers.
Burgos Cathedral GPS coordinates: 42° 20′ 26.9″ N, 3° 42′ 16.1″ W
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