The Cathedral of Burgos

Brian's Spain Domain

Jan 27 2023 | 00:17:08

00:00 / 00:17:08

Show Notes

For just over 800 years, this wonder of Gothic architecture has played a central role in Castilian and Spanish life. It’s a unique member of Spain’s more than 90 major churches in that it has elements of both Spanish and northern European features. It’s the only cathedral to be a UNESCO World Heritage site on […]

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