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Province of Burgos

The province of Burgos is a province of northern Spain, in the northeastern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the provinces of Palencia, Cantabria, Vizcaya, Álava, La Rioja, Soria, Segovia, and Valladolid. Its capital is the city of Burgos.

Located at 42.3833, -3.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Province of Burgos, Provinces of Spain

Burgos Cathedral

Burgos Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Burgos) is a Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral in Burgos, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is famous for its vast size and unique architecture. Its construction began in 1221 and it was in use as a church nine years later but work continued off and on until 1567. It was primarily built in the French Gothic style, although Renaissance style works were added in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Located at 42.3408, -3.70447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, World Heritage Sites in Spain, 1260s architecture, 13th-century church buildings, Gothic architecture in Spain, Buildings and structures in Burgos, Churches in Castile and León

Vivar del Cid

Vivar or Vivar del Cid is a village of 140 inhabitants, part of the municipality of Quintanilla Vivar, located 7 kilometers away from Burgos, Spain. It was the birthplace of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid.

Located at 42.4167, -3.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Province of Burgos

Sotragero

Sotragero is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the municipality has a population of 230 inhabitants. Sotragero is 8 km north from Burgos, and it is member of the Alfoz de Burgos in the valley of river Ubierna.

Located at 42.4, -3.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Municipalities in the Province of Burgos, Populated places in the Province of Burgos

Siege of Burgos

At the Siege of Burgos, from 19 September to 21 October 1812, the Anglo-Portuguese Army led by General Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington tried to capture the castle of Burgos from its French garrison under the command of General of Brigade Jean-Louis Dubreton. The French repulsed every attempt to seize the fortress, resulting in one of Wellington's rare defeats. The siege took place during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars.

Located at 42.35, -3.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Peninsular War, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Conflicts in 1812, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving Portugal, 1812 in Spain

2009 Burgos bombing

The 2009 Burgos bombing occurred on 29 July 2009, when at least 65 people were injured after a van bomb carrying more than 300 kg of explosive went off outside a Civil Guard barracks in the northern city of Burgos, Spain. The attack was blamed on Basque separatist group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA). Several children were among the 65 wounded in the attack, which was targeted at Civil Guards, their family members and citizens, instead of only officers as ETA targets in most of its attacks.

Located at 42.3564, -3.69333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2009 in Spain, Terrorist incidents in 2009, Terrorism in Spain, ETA actions

Estadio El Plantío

Estadio El Plantío is a stadium in Burgos, Spain. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Burgos CF. The stadium holds 16,000 spectators.

Located at 42.3442, -3.68056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, Sports venues in Castile and León

Museum of Human Evolution

The Museum of Human Evolution is a museum on the subject of human evolution situated on the south bank of the river Arlanzón, in the Spanish city of Burgos. It is located roughly 10 miles west from the Sierra de Atapuerca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and location of some of the most important human fossil finds in the world. The museum was opened on July 13, 2010, and had received 148,045 visitors as of December 31, 2010, making it the most visited museum in Castile and León.

Located at 42.3392, -3.6972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums established in 2010, Natural history museums in Spain, 2010 establishments in Spain, Burgos, Museums in Castile and León