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Arch of Fernán González
The Arch of Fernán González is a triumphal arch built between 1584 and 1587 on Calle Fernán González, on the site where the Castilian count's houses once stood, to perpetuate his memory. The work is attributed to the master stonemason Juan Ortega de Castañeda and is in the Herrerian style. It has two storeys: the lower one opens into a large semicircular bay flanked by Tuscan columns, and the upper one has another opening topped by a straight pediment. At the top are displayed the royal coats of arms and those of Burgos and Castile, and a cartouche carries a text by fray Luis de León recalling the count. It stands in the historic centre, a few steps from the cathedral, and can be seen from the street, with no ticket or opening hours.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Arch of Fernán González: 3 missions
- Pick out the Tuscan columns of the lower storeyLook at the large semicircular bay of the lower storey and the Tuscan columns that flank it, with their unadorned capitals.
- Find the cartouche with the text by fray Luis de LeónFind the cartouche that carries a text by fray Luis de León in memory of Count Fernán González and try to read its opening.
- Look for the coats of arms of Burgos and Castile up highLook up at the upper storey and find the royal coats of arms and those of Burgos and Castile.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Arch of Fernán González?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Arch of Fernán González?
Pick out the Tuscan columns of the lower storey, Find the cartouche with the text by fray Luis de León and Look for the coats of arms of Burgos and Castile up high.
What is there to see near Arch of Fernán González?
Church of San Nicolás de Bari (133 m), Church of Santa Águeda (Santa Gadea) (166 m) and Burgos Cathedral (215 m).