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Retrochoir VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Several of the reliefs around the
chancel were carved by Philippe Practical Information
de Bigarny. This expressive scene, Plaza de Santa María. Tel 947 20
which was completed in 1499, 47 12. Open 9:30am–7:30pm
depicts the road to Calvary. daily (Nov–Mar: 10am–7pm). 5
9am, 10am, 11am, 7:30pm daily;
noon, 1pm, 2pm Sun. & ^ 7
∑ catedraldeburgos.info

. Constables’ Chapel
The tomb of the High Constable
of Castile and his wife lies beneath
the openwork vault of
this chapel of 1496.

Sacristy (1765) The sacristy
was rebuilt in Baroque
style, with an exuberant
plasterwork vault
and Rococo altars.

Puerta del Sarmental
The tympanum of this portal
of 1240 shows Christ flanked
by the Evangelists. This is the
main entrance for tourists.

. The Crossing
The magnificent star-ribbed
central dome, begun in
1539, rises on four huge
pillars. It is decorated with
effigies of prophets and
saints. Beneath it is the
tomb of El Cid and his wife.

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