Leon hidden
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- León
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- One day
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The Pilgrims’ Route to Santiago runs through the city of León and since the Middle Ages pilgrims have been making their way along its streets, visiting its principal monuments. This route takes visitors on a fascinating tour of some of León’s most outstanding spots, taking in every detail and drawing attention to the many magnificent sites along the way.
The route includes the following sites of interest: the Church of Santa Ana, Moneda Gate, the Church of Santa María del Camino or Mercado, the Convent of Las Concepcionistas, La Rúa, Calle Ancha, the Palace of the Guzmán Family, León Cathedral, the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidro and the Convent of San Marcos.
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What to see?
Convent of San MarcosMore informationThe 12th century hostel rebuilt in the 16th century, was used as a prison (Francisco de Quevedo was imprisoned here), cavalry barracks, and hospital. Nowadays it is a Parador Nacional (a state-owned hotel).
Palace of the GuzmanesMore information16th-century palace. The facade, windows, cloister, interior courtyard and noble staircase are worth seeing. Don Juan de Quiñones y Guzmán, bishop of Calahorra had the palace built.It was begun around...
Church of Santa Maria del Camino or MercadoMore informationRomanesque church of the 12th century with Gothic alterations, and it has a peculiar structure: the height of the naves decreases from the far end to the main entrance. It has a 15th-century Pieta and...
Real Colegiata of San IsidoroMore informationThree nave temple with tunnel vaults. Latin cross shaped, more than three hundred capitals that tell the story of the holy scriptures. There are 12th century Romanesque paintings covering the vaults, it...
Cathedral of LeonMore informationThe most luminous and colourful cathedral in the region. It is a perfect example of French Gothic architecture, with pure ascending lines and an exquisite series of stained glass windows letting cascades...