The Way of Saint James
The way par excellence, the best known
The Way of St. James or the Pilgrim's Way, as well known, was declared the first European Route of Cultural Interest by the Council of Europe in 1987. In addition, the route is considered World Heritage[...]
Read moreLeón has known how to adapt to modern times. It is a bright and open city which receives a great number of visitors every year, especially with the arrival of Semana Santa, which has been declared a tourist attraction throughout the country.
Its history, written on every one of its stones, reminds us that it was once part of an old kingdom, and that it played a key role in the route of the Camino de Santiago, one of the most important historical references of the city.
It was founded on what was once...