Parked in the general carpark on a Sunday and found our way to the "electric stairway" - a very convenient way up to the old city. We probably went up about 12 stories in 5 flights of escalators. Sunday - so very quiet and many things were closed. The Alcazar - rebuilt during the General Franco era is the site of the Military Museum. As usual the Alcazar sits on top of older ruins - in this case a Roman fort. Part of the excavations visible inside the new building. Entry to the whole museum is free on a Sunday.
Famous for the Roman Aqueduct probably built about 1st century AD and continued to provide water to the city until mid-19th century. It has 75 single arches and 44 double arches with a maximum height of 28.5 meters. Also the Gothic Cathedral - over the top - didn't know when to stop with the gargoyles and lions. The Alcazar (Castle) was started in 1120AD but was continuously damaged and re-built over the centuries. Most recently by King Philip II who after marrying Anna of Austria added sharp slate spires to reflect the other castles of Europe. Thought to have been used as a basis for Disney Castles.
Noted for Gothic style Cathedral, famous for its vast size and unique architecture. Commenced building in 1221 and continued on and off until 1567 AD. One side of the Cathedral is 8 metres higher than the other as a result of surrounding changing during the construction. There is no space left untouched by carving, gilding and painting. A stop on the Camino De Santiago along the river from Burgos to Leon.
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