Top Things to See in Lerma

From Burgos, it was a 30-minute drive to Lerma, a small village with a population of 2500. It was occupied by the Moors until the 10th century, when it was reconquered by the Counts of Castile. It came into prominence in the 17th century, when Francisco Gomez de Sandoval y Rojas, the 3rd Duke of Lerma and the first Great Duke, served as the royal adviser to Philip III. Lerma has been known as a ducal town since then.

Park near the Parador--the former ducal palace. It'll take about 30-45 minutes to walk around town.

Casa Consistorial (Town Hall) in Plaza Mayor.

Monastery of Santa Teresa--completed in 1617 and occupied by Carmelite friars . It now houses municipal offices and the TI.

Mirador de Los Arcos, which gives access to a walk with views of the Rio Arlanza.

Monastery of La Ascension--started in 1605 for Clarissa Franciscan nuns.

Statue of Jose Zorrilla, a Spanish poet and dramatist

Collegiate Church of San Pedro

Wander around the atmospheric streets in town.

Ermita de La Piedad

Old Square of Lerma

The Prison Arch--former gateway and entrance to the town.

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