Lerma Ducal Palace & Old Town
Lerma
A Baroque small town built by the Duke of Lerma in the 17th century; the ducal palace is now a state-run hotel, and the main square is one of Spain's largest.
The Duke of Lerma was a favorite of Philip III. In the early 17th century he built a grand palace, a monastery and a vast main square here, and the whole town has a unified Herrerian style. The ducal palace is now the Parador, a state-run hotel, and its lobby and courtyard can be visited. From the viewing gallery behind the palace you can overlook the Arlanza valley. The town has many restaurants serving roast suckling lamb. It is about 40 km from Burgos, beside the A-1 highway.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Covarrubias
- Visigothic Hermitage of Quintanilla de las Viñas
- Monastery of Las Huelgas
- Monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña
- Hospital del Rey
- Museum of Burgos
- Arco de Santa María
- Museum of Human Evolution