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This eleventh century capital of Castile is a true historical treasure where you can celebrate your destination wedding in Burgos, Spain. Set on the banks of the Arlanzón River it boasts some of Spain’s best medieval architecture. A centre for the military and church for many centuries it still retains a very old world atmosphere. With it’s impressive double-spired gothic cathedral and the ruins of its castle that once held the Moors at bay Burgos’ origin as Christian outpost is self-evident. This is the old and romantic Spain of noblemen caricatured in Cervantes famous work Don Quijote. It’s also the hometown of El Cid, the part-mythical, part historical hero of the Christian Reconquest of Spain.
Even today those coming to get married in Spain will share the streets of Burgos with nuns from the local convents and army officers going about their business. There’s a sense of ceremony and tradition everywhere – a perfect environment in which to hold your destination wedding in Burgos.
Imagine getting married in one of the Burgos Cathedral’s thirteen chapels or in a local church and re-emerging man and wife into the beauty of medieval Burgos. From their you might repair with your guests to the Meson del Cid across the square or another rustic eatery to feast on the rich cuisine of Castile. Burgos is especially famed for its cheeses and the local wines like Ribera de Duero make excellent accompaniment for your wedding reception in Castile.
For more intimate moments newlyweds can wind their way through the streets of the town, under the exquisite old city gate Arco de Santa Maria and along the Espolón, a promenade on the banks of the river shaded by leafy black poplar trees.
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