SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Atapuerca Archaeological Site. Practical info, tickets, timetables, how to get Atapuerca Archaeological Site At about 20 km north-east from Burgos, along the route of the Camino de Santiago, is Atapuerca. It is a small town of just over 200 inhabitants, about 900 meters above sea level. The importance it has, however, lies in the presence of one of the most important paleontological sites in Europe: the Atapuerca Archaeological Site. An incredible scientific reserve with invaluable information, scattered around the 285000 hectares of the site. Precisely in this place are preserved the most ancient and abundant testimonies of mankind in Europe. In the Sima de los Huesos, remains of over 32 people have been found; all of different ages and sexes. It is thanks to them that it is possible to have an incredible picture, on the appearance and lifestyle, the evolutionary line of human ancestors. Considering its priceless value, the Atapuerca Archaeological Site has been declared, in the 2000, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; from the 2015, it has also been awarded the title of Site of Outstanding Universal Value by UNESCO. The visit offers the possibility to cross the so-called Trinchera del Ferrocarril; it is an artificial passage of the early twentieth century that has brought to light numerous findings of three of the most significant places of Atapuerca; you can visit the Sima del Elefante, the Galleria and the Gran Dolina. CAREX, is the Center of Experimental Archeology. It allows to understand the production techniques and the use of tools of the past; besides, you will be able to see the containers, the fabrics and the ornaments developed in antiquity. Photo ©, Mario Modesto PRACTICAL INFO GET IN From Burgos, by car, just take the N120 and follow the signs. The Reception center is located just under 1 km, from the entrance of the Archaeological Site Atapuerca. ATAPUERCA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OPENING HOURS The Site observes different times depending on the time of year. Therefore, please consult the official website from this link, clicking on the month of your interest It is open every day, from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed every Monday and 01/01, 06/01, 03/06, 29/06 and 19 December at the end of February. The site could be closed in case of climatic adversity. TICKETS Yacimientos, whole 6,00€; reduced (children up to 16 years, students, pilgrims along the Way) 5,00€. Free for children up to 8 years and disabled. Centro de Arqueología Experimental CARAX: 5,00€; reduced (children up to 16 years, students, pilgrims along the Way) 4,00€. Free for children up to 8 years and disabled. Useful numbers for bookings and info: 947 421 000 – 902 024 246. Leave a comment Burgos Special Santander Airport Get In Getting Around What to See The Cathedral Way of Saint James Spain General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Spain When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Car Rent Map of the place Share the post
Burgos Cathedral
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Burgos Cathedral. What to do and see. Practical info, ticket, opening hours Burgos Cathedral Along the suggestive Way of Saint James, you can admire one of the best examples of Spanish Gothic. There Cathedral of Burgos it is probably one of the most beautiful in all of Spain. The Cathedral is really marvelous and evocative; a show able to excite. Every corner, every corner really leaves you breathless. Located in the autonomous community of Castile and León, in the city of Burgos, it has been declared in the 1984 World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In fact, many of the altars, chapels and monuments located in the cathedral are of incredible historical and artistic interest. Truly an incredible and extraordinary architectural, pictorial and sculptural variety. It was built by the will of Ferdinand III of Castile and the Bishop of Burgos. Work began in the 1221 on the remains of a former Romanesque cathedral. Not just baroque. Various artistic styles are combined in it. Only in the eighteenth century, in fact, the Cathedral has assumed its current physiognomy. A decidedly harmonious and elegant line. Splendid the two towers that rise to over 80 meters high at the sides of the Cathedral. At their summit, jagged spiers of the fifteenth century. In the main facade, there is the beautiful Door of the Perdón with the statues representing the kings of Castile. Inside you can admire the Port of the Sarmental. It is a splendid sculptural complex with the image of a Christ Pantocrator surrounded by the apostles and the evangelists. And, again, 19 chapels in which excellent works of goldsmith and non-gold art are kept. From the 1919, he welcomed the remains of Rodrigo Díaz count of Bivar, better known as E, and his wife Doña Jimena. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Burgos Cathedral is located at Plaza de Santa María, s / n, 09003 in Burgos, right in the center. If you are in the city and easily reached on foot, once you reach the city center. It is djust a few hundred meters from Plaza Mayor de Burgos. TICKETS AND TIMETABLE BURGOS CATHEDRAL Here, below, the price of tickets to visit the splendid Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos: full price, € 9. Groups of 10 or more, € 8. Students up to 28 years, € 5. Pilgrims with Credentials, € 5. Children up to 14 years, € 2. FREE ENTRY for children up to 7 years. The Cathedral observes the following times: From mid-March to October 31st, open from Monday to Sunday from 09:30 to 19:30. Last admission allowed within one hour of closing. From 01 November to mid-March, open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. Last admission allowed within one hour of closing. Leave a comment Burgos Special Santander Airport Get in Getting Around What to See Atapuerca Way of Saint James Spain General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Spain When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Car Rent Map of the place Share the post
Monastir Yuso y Suso
Monastir Yuso y Suso, the monasteries along the Way of Saint James San Millán de la Cogolla, is a small town in the Spanish Autonomous Community of La Rioja. In this area, incredibly rich in monasteries, it is possible to visit particularly suggestive buildings, many of which are immersed in nature. Among these, the Monastir Yuso y Suso, two authentic architectural masterpieces, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1997 stand out. The Monastery of Suso is the oldest of the two; probably, it is the oldest of the whole Iberian peninsula. Founded by San Millán in the 5th century, it still preserves traces of the passage of different civilizations over the centuries. Thus, the Visigothic, Mozarabic and Romanesque features are visible. The importance of Suso also lies in the fact that right here the first traces of the Spanish language are preserved; these are the so-called Glosas Emilianenses, notes in the margin of a Latin text. According to tradition, in the sepulcher of the cloister, the seven children of Lara were buried. It was in this monastery that the Spanish poet Gonzalo de Berceo received his first education. PRACTICAL INFO It is COMPULSORY to reserve to access the Monastery. You have to call or send a fax to the Oficina de Información y Turismo: + 34 941 373 082. You CANNOT log in with your car. The same MUST be left at the free parking of the Central de Reservas, about 2 km away. A bus leaves every 30′ for Suso. PRICES: €4.00. Includes guided tour. SUMMER HOURS (from Holy Week to September): 09:55-13:25 and 15:55-17:55 WINTER TIMETABLE (from October to Holy Week): 09:55-13:25 and 15:55-17:25. Open every day, from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday. When the relics of San Millán were transferred to the monastery of Santa María la Real, the oxen that pulled the cart suddenly stopped. They remained incredibly still, without anyone being able to get them to continue. King García Sánchez interpreted the fact as a sign and that was how Yuso arose in this place. A story, a myth or a legend, the Monastery of Yuso of San Millán de la Cogolla is undoubtedly a beautiful place of worship; a church and a sacristy of the XVI century and many interior elements worthy of note. Certainly, the library, one of the most important in Spain, is the highlight; in particular, for the value and antiquity of the documents that are kept there. Unlike Suso, no reservation is required to visit the Monastery of Yuso. PRICES: full ticket €7.00; reduced for groups of 20 or more, €4.50. Up to 15 years, you pay € 3.00. Free up to 7 years. The pilgrims, with accreditation, pay the discounted rate of €4.00. SUMMER HOURS (from Holy Week to September): 10:00-13:30 and 16:00-18:30 WINTER TIMETABLE (from October to Holy Week): 10:00-13:00 and 15:30-17:30 Open every day, from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday. Closed on Sunday afternoon in winter. For all the info and updates, you can refer to the official finger, available at this link. The Monastir Yuso y Suso, are located less than ten kilometers from the Cammino Francés route, through the town of Cirueña. They represent an unmissable appointment along the Camino de Santiago …. not only for pilgrims. Bon voyage for Monastir Yuso y Suso