San Nicolás de Bari

Burgos, Spain

Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari is located next to the Camino de Santiago, in front of the cathedral. Since the Church of San Esteban was turned into a museum, it has served as the seat of the parish of San Esteban. The church was built in 1408, replacing another Romanesque temple. It contains notable examples of fifteenth century Castilian Renaissance art by Simón de Colonia and his son Francisco. Also of great interest are the Gothic tombs, and the Renaissance arc by María Sáez de Oña and Fernando de Mena.

References:

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Religious sites in Spain

Address

Calle de Fernán González 60B, Burgos, Spain

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Details

Founded: 1408
Category: Religious sites in Spain

More Information

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Rosalind Martin (6 months ago)
Lovely church. Don't miss the museum. It has a collection of nativity scene models from across the world, which is quite charming and I think kids would love them.

Christina (6 months ago)
Small church near the Cathedral. Highly recommend. Entry fee is €2/pax, no discount for pilgrim. Worth it. Looks simple and unassuming, but stunning white stone carving inside. I find it a refreshing “break from all the Baroque and highly embellished churches seen along the Camino Frances so far. There’s also a small museum & sacristy at the back of the church (inclusive of fee).

Nico Monsone (10 months ago)
A must visit to see an important piece of religious artwork behind the altar , plus small museum. Only 2 euro entrance fee

Klara Urbanija (2 years ago)
Very beautiful church and it only costs 2€ to enter. There is also small museum behind the church included in price with some relics.

Sarah Zup (2 years ago)
Free and truly beautiful. It's small but the altar is magnificent.

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