In the heart of Burgos, the Monastery of Las Huelgas Reales, a 13th-century architectural marvel, showcases the rich history of Spain. The Museo de Telas Medievales de Burgos, tucked away in the hushed cobblestone courtyard, is a treasure trove of medieval clothing. Exquisite pieces in gold and silk have been painstakingly preserved in a climate-controlled environment, each with a story from the tombs of kings, lords, and the Pendón de Las Navas de Tolosa. The museum, inaugurated in 1987, occupies the space corresponding to the antique grain storage of the monastery and houses the most important existing collection of medieval textiles, primarily from the funerary possessions of the kings and infants of Castilla from the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries.
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Written by Nik Frost
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