Estatua del Cid
Monument Equestrian monument depicting medieval Castilian hero El Cid
The Estatua del Cid in Burgos is an equestrian monument sited near the cathedral; visitors pair the statue with the city’s medieval sights and museum routes through the historic centre.
Estatua del Cid is a public monument to Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, located in Burgos in the Castile and León region of Spain. It depicts El Cid as a mounted medieval knight and serves as a civic and historic monument.
The statue commemorates El Cid’s historical association with the city and the region and contributes to Burgos’s collection of monuments linked to medieval Spanish history. It is positioned within the city’s public space where it is visible to residents and visitors.
The monument stands in Burgos, a historic city in northern Spain known for its medieval architecture and cathedral, and is part of the urban streetscape and tourist routes around the historic centre.
How to Get to Estatua del Cid #
The statue is in Burgos’s historic centre near Plaza Mayor and the cathedral. The city is served by regular buses and a train station; from the station it is a 10-20 minute walk through the old town to the monument.
Tips for Visiting Estatua del Cid #
- Visit in the late afternoon to photograph the statue with long shadows and softer light.
- Combine the stop with a walk around Burgos Square and the medieval streets that cluster nearby.
- Mind traffic-plaza access may be limited and on-street parking can be scarce; a short walk from public parking areas is often best.
Best Time to Visit Estatua del Cid #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the statue and surrounding historic center.
Weather & Climate near Estatua del Cid #
Estatua del Cid's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (501 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 61 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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