Carlos V Route - Hontomin
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After his rest in Pesadas de Burgos, the emperor started towards the capital. Before getting there, he stayed for one night in Hontomín; the date was October 12th. The house where he stayed is located near the Romanesque church, the Iglesia de San Lorenzo.
There is an interesting legend told by the remaining inhabitants of the town, that speaks of the caves near the town. It is said that they communicated directly to the altar in the church, thus permitting the townspeople to take shelter in the caves if the need arose.
What to see?
Castle of Sotopalacios o Palace of El CidMore informationRectangular in shape, with square turrets in the corners. It contains palatial rooms around a courtyard. One of the largest and better preserved castles in the province of Burgos, thanks to the restoration...
- Palace of the TirosMore information
The building has a more residential part which has two broad linteled spaces, covered by a triangular pediment and flanked by pilasters. It is worth mentioning the family shield which is consisted by three...
Church of San Juan BautistaMore informationThe church is built in masonry of ashlar and rough ashlar, has a ground plan of a single nave with four sections, more the sanctuary with octagonal base. The vaults are of stone masonry. Outside, the building...
