Burgos
See dedicated to the Holy Mary and Son.
Bishopric erected, 1075; archbishopric, 1085.
First bishop, Don Simón; first archbishop, Gomez II.
Present cathedral begun, 1221.
First holy mass celebrated in altar-chapel, 1230.
Building terminated 300 years later (1521).
XIIIth-XIVth century Spanish ogival.
Length (excluding Chapel of Condestable), 273 feet.
Length of transept, 195 feet; width, 32 feet.
Height of lantern crowning croisée, 162 feet.
Height of western front, 47 feet.
Height of towers, 273 feet; width at base, 19 feet.
Width of nave, 31 feet; of aisles, 19 feet.
Chief attractions: The ensemble, interior decoration, lantern on croisée, the Chapel of the Condestable, choir, high altar, etc. (With that of Toledo, the richest cathedral in Spain.)