Religious Building · Burgos, Spain
Burgos Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa María) is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos. Built 1221.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Burgos, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1221 |
| Area | Area: 0.01 km² |
| Coordinates | 42.3408° N, 3.7045° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Burgos Cathedral is known for
The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa María) is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos.
About Burgos Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa María) is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos. Its construction began in 1221, in the style of French Gothic architecture and is based on a Latin cross. After a hiatus of almost 200 years, it went through major embellishments of great splendor in the 15th and 16th centuries: the spires of the main facade, the capilla del Condestable, 'Chapel of the Constable' and dome of the transept.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Burgos Cathedral website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Burgos |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Burgos Airport (RGS) |
| Distance from the airport | 4.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) · Bilbao, Spain · 77.6 miles away
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) · Madrid, Spain · 127.8 miles away
- Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) · Zaragoza, Spain · 144.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Burgos Cathedral?
The Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary (Spanish: Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de Santa María) is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos.
Where is Burgos Cathedral located?
Burgos Cathedral is in Burgos, Spain. Its coordinates are 42.3408° N, 3.7045° W.
How do I get to Burgos Cathedral?
The nearest town is Burgos, and the nearest airport is Burgos Airport (RGS), about 4.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Burgos Cathedral built?
Burgos Cathedral was built 1221.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgos_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q744420 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.catedraldeburgos.es — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.