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Atapuerca Mountains

The Atapuerca Mountains (Sierra de Atapuerca in Spanish) is an ancient karstic region of Spain, in the province of Burgos and near Atapuerca and Ibeas de Juarros. It contains several caves, where fossils and stone tools of the earliest known Hominins in West Europe have been found, belonging to the species Homo heidelbergensis. The earliest hominids may have dated to 1.2 million years ago, representing the first in Europe.

Located at 42.3525, -3.51833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Spain, World Heritage Sites in Spain, Paleontological sites of Europe, Prehistoric sites in Spain, Paleoanthropological sites, Neanderthal sites, Bienes de Interés Cultural

Battle of Atapuerca

The Battle of Atapuerca was fought in 1 September 1054 at the site of Piedrahita ("standing stone") in the valley of Atapuerca between two brothers, King García Sánchez III of Navarre and King Ferdinand I of Castile. The Castilians won and King García and his favourite Fortún Sánchez were killed in battle. Ferdinand reannexed Navarrese territory he conceded to García 17 years early after his brother's assistance at Pisuerga.

Located at 42.35, -3.51667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles involving Castile, Navarre history, 11th century in Spain, Conflicts in 1054, 1050s in Europe

San Juan de Ortega

The old monastery of San Juan de Ortega is a Romanesque monument in Barrios de Colina, in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is commonly believed that it was built by Saint John of Ortega himself, with the help of his friend and fellow saint, Domingo de la Calzada, as a help point to the pilgrims who walked to Santiago de Compostela along the Way of Saint James. Today, pilgrims are still received in the former monastery.

Located at 42.3833, -3.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1120s architecture, Monasteries in Castile and León, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Romanesque architecture in Spain, Way of St. James

Arlanzón

Arlanzón is a municipality located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 411 inhabitants.

Located at 42.3167, -3.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Municipalities in the Province of Burgos, Populated places in the Province of Burgos

Cartuja of Miraflores

The Abbey of Cartuja de Miraflores is a monastery of monks located at the south east part of the city of Burgos in Spain. The word miraflores, refers in this case to an area with flowers or nature. It is one of the most important gothic arquitecture edifications of Spain, due to the fact that it was a summer residence of the Spanish monarchy during centuries.

Located at 42.3381, -3.49 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Burgos, Buildings and structures in Burgos, Monasteries in Castile and León, Christian monasteries in Spain, Historical Patrimony of Spain, Roman Catholic Church in Spain