The building vogue is Gothic with barely of Baroque. Within the cathedral are priceless works of art. Among those represented are Sebastiano del Piombo (“Holy Family on a Voyage”), the grill employee Cristobal de Andino and Diego de Siloe, the quality architect. Sculptors like Juan de Anchieta Gil de Siloe are well represented. Inspiration for the facade came from the French Gothic cathedrals.
The main facade is where most visits begin. Here you will see a rose window complete with statues of monarchs. You will conjointly see a pair of towers eighty eight m high. They are topped by spires. the use of white stone provides the Burgos Cathedral a lace-like look. If you attend the north of the cathedral, you will see the Chapel of the Constable. Designed by Francisco de Colonia, it's conjointly set at intervals the Gothic vogue. The within is customary for the pierced double stellar vault.
The cathedral was built upon the orders of King Ferdinand III of Castile. Building of the cathedral began on July twenty, 1221. The situation chosen used to possess a Romanesque cathedral. the first consecration was on the year 1260. Subsequent quantity of construction would not resume until a pair of centuries later. Work on the cathedral was finished in 1567. Work was completed with the installment of the lantern spire at the foremost crossing. A Frenchman and German were the foremost architects accountable for the bulk of the work.
The French architect worked on the cathedral at intervals the thirteenth century whereas the German worked throughout the fifteenth century. In 1919, the cathedral became the final word resting place of Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (“El Cid”).
The Puerta del Sarmental is at the east of the cathedral. There you will see some outstanding thirteenth century Gothic sculptures. To the left could also be a stairway where you will gain access to the cathedral museum. There are several art things here. The Burgos Cathedral could also be a UNESCO World Heritage web site. It continues to receive several thousand guests each year.
The entrance fee is 5 Euros for adults, 4 Euros for seniors and 3 Euros for students. Every second or fourth Sunday of the month (it varies) the cathedral is free to enter after 4:00 pm.
