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Estatua del Cid

Monument

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.

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Estatua del Cid essentials

Address: Plaza Mayor area, Burgos, Castile and León, Spain
Hours: Public monument (accessible at all hours)
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About Estatua del Cid

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.

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Estatua del Cid

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the statue and surrounding historic center.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Comfortable walking temperatures and fewer extreme heat days than summer.
Autumn
September-October · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Pleasant weather and active cultural season in the city.

Weather & Climate near Estatua del Cid

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 7° 1° 48 mm overcast 89% 2.7 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Acceptable 0° - 10° 3° 38 mm overcast 84% 3.1 m/s 0.4 low 10.4h
March Good 2° - 13° 5° 28 mm overcast 79% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 3° - 15° 7° 53 mm overcast 76% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Good 7° - 19° 13° 61 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 42 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 15.1h
July Excellent 13° - 28° 21° 25 mm some cloud 66% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
August Excellent 13° - 28° 20° 22 mm some cloud 64% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 10° - 24° 17° 34 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.3 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 6° - 18° 12° 45 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 3° - 12° 5° 52 mm overcast 86% 2.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Poor 1° - 8° 2° 53 mm overcast 88% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.0h
Getting There & Around

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.