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Charles Clifford 
Puerta de Santa Maria, Burgos 
[Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. II] 
1858 (ca) 
  
Albumen print 
40.5 x 30.5 cm (image) 
  
The Royal Collection 
RCIN 2700122 
  
 
LL/93745 
  
Photograph of the Puerta de Santa Maria in the city of Burgos, in northern Spain. Above the main archway are six niches with statues flanked by crenallated bartizans. At the top of the gateway are further, smaller turrets.
 
The Santa Maria gate formed the main entrance into Burgos across the River Arlaneon. It was constructed during the 14th century to honour the arrival of the Emperor Charles V.
 
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 
 

 
  
 
  
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