Amazing cathedral!!! Love the Gothic look…read more It is huge! A lot of nice structure inside the building.. walls, ceilings, windows, etc.

This cathedral is quite a spectacle, and, if you are anywhere nearby, it is well worth stopping for…read morea tour. Be warned, though, that you may end up leaving with the thought nagging at the back of your mind, How many people starved while they filled this church up with gold? Because this place is FILLED UP. Every corner of every chapel and transept is covered in elaborate artwork, particularly the Baroque chapel...(shudder). Any thought of allowing the soaring architecture to alone inspire worshipers was at some point forgotten in an orgy of chapel renovations and additions by bishops and wealthy citizens who apparently wanted to buy their way in to heaven. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE visiting cathedrals, but something about the garishness of this one left me uneasy. As a tourist site, though, it is extremely clean, organized, and well-maintained...like I said, well worth the stop and the money to take the tour.

An incredible got his cathedral built on King Ordonos' II grounds to pay homage to his defeat of…read morethe Moors. Be sure to take the audio tour and learn more about the stained glass windows and chapels. Truly a marvel! Peregrinos, Be sure to get your credential stamped at the cloister next to the cathedral.

This is my favourite out of all the cathedrals i have visited thus far, and mind you, I have even…read morebeen to Vatican City! Whoever built this cathedral has immensely great taste! Oh me oh my! I took a lot more pictures, and didn't put them up as there seems to be enough reviews, but truly, if you are going to spend money to see something in the Camino, this one is worth the 9 euros you will spend! It simply took my breath away! Try and catch it in the morning or evening light!

Built in1672, this plaza was once home to several bakeries in the area. Today, it's a fine place to…read morerelax right in the heart of the city. We visited early on May 1st and there were groups of people gearing up for the Labor Day activities. Make sure to take in the colors, arches, and store fronts. A great way to get a feel for Leon.

Picturesque spot to people watch, grab a drink, and meet up with other Peregrinos. While strolling…read morethrough, we met up with a Swiss-Italian couple we thought we'd never see again. So cool! Besides that, admire the architecture and beauty of Burgos. ¡Buen Camino!