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eralissimo Franco used Burgos as his headquarters during the Spanish Civil War
and here declared the cease-fire in 1939.
The
Casa del Cordon,
a 15th-century house so named from the huge cord of
rope carved in stone fronting its entrance, forms the backdrop for
El Cid's statue.
It was here that Christopher Columbus was received in formal audience by the
Spanish monarchs on his return from his second voyage to the Americas.
For lunch we suggest the
Ojeda Restaurant
at Calle Vitoria No. 5. It is quite
pleasant to have a light snack or even a full meal at its outdoor tables in the sum-
mer.
Tel:
947 20 90 52. Visit
www.restauranteojeda.com
.
Day Excursion to
El Escorial
World's Eighth Wonder
Depart from Madrid Atocha or Chamartin Station
Distance by Train: 32 miles (52 km)
Average Train Time:
50 minutes
City Dialing Code:
91
Tourist Information Office:
Calle Grimaldi 4
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