THE BURGOS CATHEDRAL

THE BURGOS CATHEDRAL

Virginia Llamazares López

INDEX

• THE FIRST STONE

• CHATACTERISTICS

• CURIOSITIES

• IMAGES

THE FIRST STONE

Once the old Romanesque cathedral, where the king had married on November 30, 1219, had been eliminated, the first stone of the new temple was placed on July 21, 1221. The place chosen was the current base of the dome and the model was the floor plan of the French cathedrals. A great project directed by Master Enrique began its journey with the permanent support of the priests who had received this commission from the bishop.

CHARACTERISTICS

With a Latin cross plan, it consists of three naves, a transept and 19 chapels distributed irregularly. The transept dome is octagonal, flanked by eight large pinnacles. The central nave is closed by a large fence, being divided into three parts: the High Altar, the Choir and the Transept. The cathedral is gotic and is from the Renaissance.

CURIOSITIES

FLYCATCHER / EL PAPAMOSCAS

The legend of Flycatcher of the cathedral of Burgos tells the story of a figure carved in the cathedral choir. According to tradition, this magical figure protect the cathedral from evil spirits and brings good luck to those who visit it. It is said that every hour on the hour, the Flycatcher opens its mounth and moves its fingers, although in reality it is a mechanism to mark the hours. The legend has contributed to the cathedral's fame and charm making it a popular tourist destination and attracting numerous visitors seeking to witness the Flycather's supposed movement for good fortune.

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