World Heritage Identification Number: 316
World Heritage since: 1984
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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A Gothic Masterpiece: The Burgos Cathedral
The Burgos Cathedral, officially known as the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Church of St Mary of Burgos, stands as a testament to the rich architectural heritage of Spain. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, this magnificent structure embodies the evolution of Gothic art spanning from the 13th to the 16th century.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Our Lady of Burgos was begun in the 13th century at the same time as the great cathedrals of the Ile-de-France and was completed in the 15th and 16th centuries. The entire history of Gothic art is summed up in its superb architecture and its unique collection of works of art, including paintings, choir stalls, reredos, tombs and stained-glass windows.
Encyclopedia Record: Burgos Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos. Its official name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Church of St Mary of Burgos.Additional Site Details
Area: 1.03 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 42.3407333333 , -3.7040111111
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