Palacio de Capitanía General

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Palacio de Capitanía General, Military museum building in Burgos, Spain.

The Palacio de Capitanía General exhibits a stone facade across four floors, featuring detailed architectural elements and crafted windows throughout its structure.

Constructed between 1903 and 1907, the palace served as the headquarters for the VI Military Region and held significance during the Spanish Civil War.

The palace contains the Regional Military Museum on its ground floor, displaying collections from dissolved military units and historical artifacts from the region.

Located along the Way of Saint James pilgrimage route, the museum offers free admission and contains multiple exhibition areas spread across different levels.

The building features a throne room decorated with military insignias and a vestibule with coffered ceilings displaying coats of arms of former provinces.

Location: Burgos

Inception: August 10, 1907

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of Burgos

GPS coordinates: 42.34387,-3.70012

Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:15

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