Corners in Burgos
Walking in the old city and finding corners in Burgos was one of the pleasures of the week spent in the town.
San Lesmes and San Esteban
San Lesmes and San Esteban are two of the many churches in Burgos. Entry to San Lesmes is free. San Esteban, which is now a museum, is included in the 10€ ticket which also gives unlimited entry to the cathedral.
Las Huelgas
Las Huelgas is a Cistercian Convent which dates from 1187. It stands on the outskirts of Burgos, on the edge of the Parque El Parral. It is the most important establishment of its kind in Spain. Visits to Las Huelgas … Continued
Church of St Gil Abad in Burgos
The Church of St Gil Abad in Burgos is one of the churches you can visit with a 10€ ticket from the cathedral. It is a beautiful and atmospheric building on the edge of the historic town. The church stands … Continued
San Nicolas of Bari in Burgos
A 10€ ticket to Burgos Cathedral also gives unlimited entry into the church of San Nicolas of Bari in Burgos. You wear a little blue band on your wrist and you show this whenever you enter one of the churches … Continued
Green Spaces in Burgos
The residents of Burgos clearly value the green spaces in Burgos. In this they are very similar to the residents of Lewisham in south east London.
Chapels in Burgos Cathedral
There are many beautiful chapels in Burgos Cathedral, all around the central nave but I am going to describe just a few. Chapel of San Jose This chapel, also known as the Chapel of the Presentation, was added to the … Continued
A curious church in Booton
St Michael and All Angels in Booton near Reepham is a curious church in Booton, and was one of my favourite churches in North Norfolk. With its twin towers it looks spectacular. However, this is not an old building because … Continued
Great Witchingham and Little Witchingham Churches
We had visited Dereham and walked in Foxley Woods and Great Witchingham and Little Witchingham Churches were on the route back to Reepham. These two churches hide away on small lanes in the middle of the countryside and were a … Continued
Felbrigg in Norfolk
Felbrigg in Norfolk is a wonderful estate owned by the National Trust and a must-visit if you are n the area. It consists of a Hall dating from the the 1600s and surrounding woods, parkland and a walled garden. We … Continued