The recognition of the Unesco how World Heritage properties It is one of the most important distinctions in the world of art and culture. The places thus recognized are a inheritance for humanity, and have special protection, since they have to be made known for their cultural, historical or natural importance.
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In total, 1,121 places in 167 different countries have this distinction. AND Burgos is lucky and proud to be able to say that in their lands they are three of them. In addition to the artistic and cultural heritage, it also has one of the most important archaeological finds in the world.
Burgos Cathedral and the historic center
In 1984 Burgos Cathedral obtained the first distinction of World Heritage in the province. The temple, which is about to fulfill its eighth centenary, was recognized for his architecture and the works it houses inside. The paintings, the choir stalls, altarpieces, tombs and stained glass are a great compilation of the history of Gothic art. Its harmony and beauty make the Cathedral the most emblematic building in the city.
Apart from recognizing the temple, UNESCO made a extension of protection to the entire Burgos historical center in 2014. In addition to the walled enclosure and all the buildings of historical interest within it, this protection area has been expanded to reach the 78 hectares. Thus, heritage and natural elements such as Cerro del Castillo and the banks of the Arlanzón river are part of the World Heritage list.
Deposits of Atapuerca
The caves of the Atapuerca mountain range they contain fossil remains of early humans who settled in Europe, who are a source of data to know the way of life of our ancestors. Due to the importance of the findings that have been found in these chasms, UNESCO declared in the year 2000 the sites of the Sierra de Atapuerca World Heritage Site.
Fossil remains and evidence of the presence of five different hominin species have been found in these sites: Homo sp (1,300,000 years old), Homo antecessor (850,000 years old), Preneandertal (500,000 years old), Homo neanderthalensis (50,000 years old) and Homo sapiens.
The Atapuerca deposits are located just 15 kilometers from Burgos capital. The visit can be done in three different spaces: in the own deposits, by the ‘Trenche del Ferrocarril’, where the first remains were found and where are the Sima del Elefante, Galería and the Gran Dolina. Second, the Center for Experimental Archeology (CAREX) It houses exhibitions where you can learn about the processes of making and using tools, cabins, fabrics, ceramics or works of art from the past. Finally, the visit is completed in the Museum of Human Evolution (MEH). In the center of Burgos you can enjoy the exhibition of more than 200 originals found in the Sierra de Atapuerca. In addition, the museum offers an extensive tour of human evolution, both biological and cultural.
The road to Santiago
The French Camino de Santiago crosses the province of Burgos during 112 kilometers. Many pilgrims choose to start their route here, as there are 21 stages that separate Burgos from Santiago de Compostela. Furthermore, the province is full of stops of great interest such as San Juan de Ortega, Belorado, Castrojeriz and the Convent of San Antón.
In addition, within the city of Burgos, there is a layout of the Camino that runs from east to west. This alternative is a tourist attraction that many visitors choose to get to know the city. For all these reasons, UNESCO included the Camino de Santiago de Burgos in the list of World Heritage properties in 1993. This was the first year in which spaces like the Camino became part of world recognition. In later years, sections of France and the north of the peninsula were joined.
Tags: Atapuerca, burgos, Camino de Santiago, Cathedral, Historic Site, World Heritage
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