Burgos

2 city of Northern Spain, once the capital of tne kingdom of Old Castile, and now the chief town of the Province of Burgos. It stands on the declivity of a hill on the right bank of the Arlanzon, and has dark narrow streets full of ancient architecture but there are also fine promenades in the modern style. The cathedral, commenced in 1221, is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Spain. It contains the tombs of the famous Cid, and of Don Fernando, both natives of Burgos, and celebrated throughout Spain for their heroic achievements in the wars with the Moors. Before the removal of the court to Madrid, in the 16th century, Burgos was in a very flourishing condition, and contained thrice its present population. Pop. 31,301. The Province has an area of 5,650 square miles, largely hilly or mountainous, but with good agricultural and pastoral land. Pop. 338,551.