In the past it was used as the Town Hall and Provincial Museum. Nowadays it is a public open space that hosts many temporary exhibitions. You can also visit the “Sala de Poridad”, where you can see some objects linked to El Cid, including one of his bones, under a Mudejar coffered ceiling. From this room, you can access the towers and enjoy the view of the Paseo del Espolon and the Arlanzon river.
You can’t leave the gate without spending a few minutes admiring the impressive fresco that presides in the central room, painted by Burgos artist, Vela Zanetti.
Did you know… Climbing up the spiral staircase to the upper floor, you can find the Pharmacy Museum with pieces from the hospital of San Juan.
