{"id":106182,"date":"2024-07-09T18:33:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T18:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/?p=106182"},"modified":"2024-11-05T19:39:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T19:39:33","slug":"what-to-see-in-san-juan-de-ortega","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-san-juan-de-ortega-mundiplus\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in San Juan de Ortega"},"content":{"rendered":"

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San Juan de Ortega<\/b> is part of a large region developed in the northeast of the province of Burgos, situated <\/span>between the Montes de Oca<\/b> and <\/span>near the Sierra de Atapuerca<\/b>. This gives it an abundance of natural wealth and impressive landscapes. Together with <\/span>Hiniesta and Barrios de Colina<\/b>, it forms the municipality of Barrios de Colina.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay with Mundiplus, one of the best <\/span>organisers of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela<\/b><\/a>. We will explain what you can find here and its connection to the Camino de Santiago.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A bit of local history<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the late 9th century, small settlements began to form, which gradually consolidated into villages <\/span>around the 10th century<\/b>. It owes its name to the saint who <\/span>worked closely with Santo Domingo de la Calzada<\/b> to open new routes for pilgrims to Santiago that passed through the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, <\/span>this village has around 20 inhabitants<\/b> who, although few, are extremely friendly and helpful to pilgrims. During the spring and well into the summer, its population increases exponentially, thanks to the influx of walkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that you won’t find it on your <\/span>journey from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela<\/b><\/a>. Remember that it is several stages before you reach the minimum distance you must travel to be granted the Compostela.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to see in San Juan de Ortega<\/b><\/h2>\n

There may not be many inhabitants at present, but this small village on the <\/span>French Route of the Camino de Santiago<\/b><\/a> has various places you should visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Monastery of San Juan de Ortega<\/b><\/h3>\n

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This is the most important monument in the entire village and its surroundings, a clear example of <\/span>Romanesque architecture and art<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like the various monasteries you will find in the <\/span>stages of the Northern Route of the Camino de Santiago<\/b><\/a>, its construction dates back to the <\/span>late 13th century<\/b>. However, it was not completed until well into the 14th century. By then, some Gothic elements were added, which was the predominant style in Europe at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the many elements that we can highlight from the building’s construction and architecture, clearly the <\/span>Capital of the Annunciation<\/b> is the most important. Of course, Romanesque in style, it has <\/span>representations of various scenes from the birth of Jesus<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n