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The heart of Castile, Burgos is a charming city that is situated on a high hill. The height of the hill is eight hundred meters. Below the hill, there is a picturesque Castile valley. Burgos is a popular tourist destination. In order to see numerous landmarks that date back to different historical periods, visit old guesthouses and mansions of the nobles, walk on elegant bridges, and spend unforgettable moments at one of the city’s silent squares. Thousands of foreigners visit this wonderful place. Initially, Burgos had solely strategic and military importance. In the ninth century, Diego Rodríguez "Porcelos", the count of Castile, ordered to build a castle on the site of modern Burgos. The main purpose of the castle was to become a Christian frontier and protect the land from invasions of Muslims. Thanks to Porcelos, Burgos became the center of the county and then the center of the Kingdom of Castile. Many peasants from the nearby villages and settlements moved to Burgos and settled near the fortress wall. The city became more populous and started growing in size. Burgos became a prosperous place thanks to active trade with Bilbao where merchants exchanged their wool to wheat and metal. However, the city started losing its importance when Ferdinand II became the ruler. The new king stopped business relations with the port cities in the north. The new trading road, which crossed Madrid, also had a negative impact on commerce in Burgos. This was not the only … Read further

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Nowadays, this graceful building is a prominent landmark of gothic style. The gothic church has coats of arms that belong to the founders of the shrine. Inside, visitors will find a beautiful wooden altar. Moreover, the monastery is famous for numerous tombs. This is where King John II of Castile and his daughter Isabel are buried. Burgos Airport accommodates flights from Barcelona. After that, you need to take … Open

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There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway. … Open

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The Spanish bullfight is widely known all over the world. In Pamplona, the center of the bullfight, the most extreme festival in the world is taking place. That's the run with the Sanfermin bulls. The holiday is one of the oldest in the country. Races are held from around the 13th century. On the morning of July, 6, 12 furious bulls are released into the streets of the city. The main and only task of the participant is to run 850 meters along with animals. Not everyone can overcome the distance, as it is an incredibly traumatic activity. However, it annually attracts to the city millions of people. In Tarragona, there is an entertaining, but much less dangerous competition - the castellas. Thousands of travelers come to the city in order to build a tower of people. The towers look incredibly impressive and can have up to 10 levels. … Open

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