Monastery sights in Burgos
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Cartuja de Miraflores
Located in peaceful woodlands 4km east of the city centre, this contains a trio of 15th-century masterworks by Gil de Siloé. The walk to the monastery along Río Arlanzón takes about one hour. To get here, head north along Paseo de la Quinta (flanking the river) from where the monastery is clearly signposted.
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Monasterio de Las Huelgas
A 30-minute walk west of the city centre on the southern bank of Río Arlanzón, this monastery was once among the most prominent monasteries in Spain. Founded in 1187 by Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of Henry II of England and wife of Alfonso VIII of Castilla, it’s still home to 35 Cistercian nuns.
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