Arco de Santa María

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Arco de Santa María is a monumental medieval city gate in Burgos, Spain, notable for its ornate façade and historical role as a main entrance to the old town.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf city gate
historic building
monument
architecturalStyle Gothic
Renaissance NERFINISHED
city Burgos NERFINISHED
country Spain
crosses former medieval city wall of Burgos
faces Plaza del Rey San Fernando NERFINISHED
hasElement battlements
central archway
flanking towers
niches with sculptures
hasFaçade ornate sculpted façade
hasFunction ceremonial entrance
city gate
hasRelief Virgin Mary NERFINISHED
coat of arms of Burgos NERFINISHED
hasStatue Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor NERFINISHED
Diego Rodríguez Porcelos NERFINISHED
El Cid NERFINISHED
Fernán González NERFINISHED
Laín Calvo NERFINISHED
Nuño Rasura NERFINISHED
hasView Burgos Cathedral NERFINISHED
heritageDesignation Bien de Interés Cultural
Monument of Spain
inception 16th century
interiorContains exhibition hall
staircase
locatedIn Burgos NERFINISHED
Castile and León
Spain
locatedOn Paseo del Espolón NERFINISHED
materialUsed stone
near Burgos Cathedral NERFINISHED
numberOfTowers 2
originalConstructionDate medieval period
overlooks Puente de Santa María NERFINISHED
owner Municipality of Burgos NERFINISHED
partOf historic centre of Burgos
rebuiltIn 16th century
significance emblem of the city of Burgos
main medieval entrance to Burgos
touristRegion Castile and León NERFINISHED
usedAs exhibition space
symbolic entrance to Burgos old town
tourist attraction

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Burgos hasLandmark Arco de Santa María