Collins, W. W. (William Wiehe), b. 1862 · London : Heinemann; New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 502
aster of Juan de Padilla, wholost his life at an early age during one of the sieges ofGranada, is almost as beautiful as that of the InfanteAlfonso in the Cartuja. Roman and mediaeval re-mains, found at different times and taken fromdisestablished convents, added to the interest of ashort visit.… … BURGOS south, where for ever I was annoyed by toutingloafers and irrepressible boys, that when I left itwas with feelings of great regret. Across the river, about an hours walk one morn-ing brought me to the Convent of Las Huelgas,which is still inhabited by shy nuns. Founded in1187 by Alfonso…
Cathedrals -- Spain · Spain -- Description and travel
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