Chapel of Santa Ana, Burgos Cathedral

The Chapel of Santa Ana is a Gothic chapel integrated into the northern wall of Burgos Cathedral's main nave with a two-section star-ribbed vault structure. Two pointed arches with Gothic railings form the entrance, allowing visitors to view the interior and its architectural details.

Construction of the chapel began in 1477 under Juan de Colonia and was completed in 1488 by his son Simon, combining two earlier spaces into one. The iron railings forged by Luis de Paredes in 1495 reflect the ongoing artistic work that enhanced the interior after the structure was finished.

The main altarpiece created between 1486 and 1492 by Gil de Siloe shows the genealogy of the Virgin through biblical figures and religious scenes in carved detail. This wall decoration tells the story of Mary's family in ways that visitors can explore and understand as they look around.

The chapel is located inside the cathedral and is easy to find from the main navigation since it is clearly integrated into the northern wall. Visitors can enjoy views through the Gothic railings without a separate admission when they already visit the cathedral itself.

The alabaster tomb of Bishop Acuña was carved by Diego de Siloe in 1519 and stands prominently in the chapel, even though the bishop requested simplicity in his testament. This contrast between his final wishes and the elaborate monument shows how much the church valued this figure.

Location: Burgos

Architectural style: Isabelline

GPS coordinates: 42.34060,-3.70444

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06