Photogallery of Burgos, Spain

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