Iglesia de San Esteban

The Iglesia de San Esteban is a Gothic church in Burgos with a striking tower featuring corner buttresses and a pierced rose window above the main entrance. The building displays typical Gothic architectural elements with intricate stonework throughout.

The church began construction during the late Gothic period, starting in the late 13th century and continuing into the early 14th century. The building later suffered damage during the siege of Burgos in 1475.

The church now operates as a Retablo Museum, displaying altarpieces and religious paintings from the Renaissance and earlier centuries. You can walk through rooms filled with works that show how local artists expressed their faith through art.

The church is located near Burgos Castle and offers wheelchair access throughout the building. Visitors should note that it operates as a museum with set visiting hours.

The cloister behind the church has an unusual trapezoidal shape supported by wide semicircular arches. This structural feature is rarely seen in other similar buildings.

Location: Burgos

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

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

GPS coordinates: 42.34200,-3.70514

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50