Summer Program in Burgos, Spain

 June 29 -  August 2, 2008 

Download the Burgos Brochure (PDF)

Burgos, a city of 180,000 is located in north-central Spain, at the center of a region crowded with sites of historic and artistic interest. Students will have access to medieval cathedrals, churches, castles and monasteries, as well as all the amenities a clean, safe, and well-run contemporary city can provide. Near the major wine producing regions Burgos boasts a distinctive cuisine and has many modestly priced restaurants. It also has vibrant nightlife, picturesque locales, and modern recreational facilities. Burgos is about two and a half hours from the capital, Madrid, one of the world's most exciting cities, and from resort areas along the Atlantic Coast, making it an ideal home base for short excursions.

Trip highlights include excursions to the vibrant capital Madrid, incuding a visit to the Prado Museum; to Bilbao, the site of the modern Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Geary, and San Sebastian, a beautiful beach resort close to the French border.

Dr. Peter Schwab, Professor of Political Science, will be the on-site director of the program. He will also coordinate and lead the tours within Burgos, as well as give in-tour lectures regarding the historical significance of the places we will visit. He will also conduct the trips to Madrid, Bilbao, and San Sebastian.