Burgos Cathedral
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The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos is a Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary located in the historical center of the Spanish city of Burgos. Its official name is the Holy Metropolitan Cathe
Façade of the Burgos Cathedral
Overview from the north (left to right): Chapel of the Constable, the octagonal tower and the two western Flamboyant Gothic spires
Facade of Saint Mary with surrounding.
General View
Jimena Díaz
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Doña Jimena Díaz, also spelled Ximena, reigned as Princess of Valencia from 1099 to 1102. She was the wife and successor of El Cid, whom she married between July 1074 and 12 May 1076. The Principality
Burgos Cathedral
…The Santísimo Cristo de Burgos, image of great devotional tradition. The tomb of El Cid and his wife Doña Jimena, his letter of Down payment and his chest. The Papamoscas, articulated statue that opens his mouth to give the chiming of the hours…
Modern sculptures representing Jimena and her husband
Tomb of Doña Jimena and her husband