Briviesca

Briviesca is a town in the La Bureba region of Burgos province, situated at 726 meters in elevation. It sits among agricultural land and industrial areas, with a historic center that retains medieval characteristics.

During the 1st century BC, the ancient settlement of Virovesca served as a junction between two major Roman trade routes. This strategic position shaped what would later become the medieval town at the same location.

The Gothic church of Santa María and the Monastery of Santa Clara shape how the town center looks today. These buildings show how religion influenced the way this place grew and developed.

The town connects to larger cities via the Madrid-Irun railway line and has regular bus services to nearby areas. Spring and autumn offer pleasant conditions for exploring, with moderate temperatures and fewer crowds than summer months.

The Plaza Mayor follows a perfect rectangular layout with four identical corner buildings that create a rare harmonious composition. This example of deliberate urban planning from earlier centuries remains surprisingly intact today.

Location: Province of Burgos

Capital city: Briviesca

Elevation above the sea: 726 m

Shares border with: Galbarros, Salinillas de Bureba, Aguilar de Bureba, Vileña, La Vid de Bureba, Berzosa de Bureba, Grisaleña, Vallarta de Bureba, Quintanilla San García, Belorado, Bañuelos de Bureba, Carrias, Prádanos de Bureba, Reinoso, Castil de Peones, Quintanavides

Website: http://ayto-briviesca.com

GPS coordinates: 42.54906,-3.32390

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:50