It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is known for its vast size and unique architecture. Its construction began in 1221.
are stored in the cathedral works by artists , architects and sculptors of the Colonna family (Huang , Simon and Francisco), Gilles de Siloe sculptors , Felipe Vigarni , sculptor and architect Diego de Siloe , painter Sebastiano del Piombo ( Holy Family ) and many others.
The cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site October 31, 1984 .
The main facade of the cathedral , most of which was built in the XIII century , is oriented to the west and is dedicated to the Virgin. The most ancient facade - South (1230 's) , a sculptural form on it depicts Christ surrounded by apostles and angels. The eastern apse were built during the Renaissance ( in XV-XVI centuries ).
Burgos cathedral has a cruciform layout, with 106 meters wide and nefoy passage. The passage is almost hidden from external view.
The magnificent octagonal Chapel Condestable has a Gothic Flamboyant, decorated with ornaments, angels and heraldry .The chapel was intended for the tomb of Pedro Fernandez de Velasco , Count of Haro and his family.
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