El Burgo de Osma Attractions
The old episcopal city of El Burgo de Osma, originally founded by the Visigoths, lies southwest of Soria on the Río Ucero, in the valley of the Duero. Its heyday was in the 16th century.
Berlanga de Duero, Spain
(Near El Burgo de Osma)
24km/15mi from El Burgo de Osma is the little town of Berlanga de Duero, still surrounded by its old walls. It has an imposing 15th century castle with a massive keep, surrounded by a double circuit of walls. The beautiful church, La Colegiata (1530), has a magnificent retablo. The Palacio de los Marqueses de Berlanga is in Plateresque style.
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Cathedral
This 12th to 13th C Gothic Cathedral is the finest building in the city and one of the top tourist attractions. The landmark 18th C tower stands 72 m high.
Hospital San Agustín
The finest building in the Plaza Mayor in El Burgo de Osma, however, is the Hospital San Agustín (17th century), with two Baroque towers bearing coats of arms.
Jornadas de la Matanza
These weekend festivities center around pig-killing.
Hours
January 27 to February 28
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Palacio Episcopal
In the Plaza Mayor are a number of handsome buildings, including the 17th century Bishop's Palace, with a curious doorway.
Universidad de Santa Catalina
The Universidad de Santa Catalina, founded by Bishop Acosta in 1551, has a Plateresque facade.
