Castilla y León / Burgos

Covarrubias

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Ideal for a quiet visit

Ideal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.

IN FIGURES

Heritage and Tradition

840m

ALTITUDE

S. X

TOWER

600

INHABITANTS

S. XV

COLLEGIATE CHURCH

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Covarrubias, a medieval jewel that preserves the charm of another era.

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Covarrubias, declared National Historic-Artistic Site in 1965 and Historic Site in 2001, gathers in its houses, in its streets and monuments, and in its natural environment, Celtiberian, Roman, Visigothic, medieval and baroque essences, which make it one of the most interesting and emblematic places in the province of Burgos. The rachela villa was awarded in 1978 with a Tourism and Beautification award, in 1979 with the Europa Nostra award for the preservation of its historical heritage and in 2015 with the

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What to see

Points of interest

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Collegiate Church of San Cosme and San Damián

Gothic temple of the XII to XV centuries, with three naves, cloister of the XVI century and organ of the XVII century. The museum houses the Triptych of the Adoration of the Magi (XV century).

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Tower of Fernán González (Doña Urraca)

Mozarabic construction from the 10th century. Today it is a museum of medieval weapons. Legend has it that the Infanta Urraca was imprisoned here as a punishment.

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Archive of the Adelantamiento de Castilla

Renaissance building from 1575. It houses the Museum of the Book of Fadrique de Basilea.

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St. Thomas Church

Temple of the 15th century with Renaissance pulpit and outstanding altarpieces. Part of the medieval historical complex.

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Doña Urraca, Doña Sancha and Obispo Peña Squares

Castilian houses with arcades, stone first floor, half-timbered and covered balconies. Heart of the medieval village.

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Arlanza river and gothic cross

The village overlooks the Arlanza River with the Sierra de las Mamblas in the background. Gothic transept from the XVI century. In the Sabinares del Arlanza-La Yecla Natural Park.

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