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9 June to 30 June 2025
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From June 9 to 13 , Leon joins the global celebration of International Archives Week , an event promoted by the International Council on Archives (ICA) under the slogan #AccessibleArchives: Archives for everyone , with the aim of highlighting the importance of documents in history, democracy and the defense of human rights.

" Free access to archives enriches our knowledge of society, promotes democracy, protects citizens' rights and improves the quality of life ," states the Universal Declaration on Archives , adopted in Oslo in 2010, which encapsulates the spirit of this global commemoration.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES WEEK

  • On Sunday, June 8, the musical show " The Call of the Castle " took place, performed by the wind band Juventudes Musicales-University of Leon, at 12:00 noon, from the steps of the Archive and the parapet of the wall, with pieces inspired by the traditional touches that announced hunting parties or alarm situations from Central European castles.
  • On Monday, June 9 , International Archives Day, the exhibition " Leonese and State Politics " was inaugurated, which highlights the documents held in the Provincial Historical Archive of León (AHPLe), related to Leonese political figures who participated in key moments in the history of Spain. Among the protagonists of the collection are names such as José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero , Félix Gordón Ordás , Luis Aznar Fernández and members of the Álvarez Acevedo family , representatives in the Cortes of Cádiz in 1812. This exhibition can be visited until June 1, 2026, from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • That same day, the mural " Sculpture of an Angel " was inaugurated in the Pasadizo del Espolón, a work of the Colegio Marista San José that is incorporated into the cultural tour of the city's historic center.
  • As part of the program, a guided tour of the Provincial Historical Archive of Leon and the temporary exhibition will be held on Tuesday, June 10. The event, with free admission until capacity is reached, will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will allow the public to learn about the workings of the archives firsthand, as well as some of the most valuable documents held by this institution.

The International Congress on Archives (ICA) reminds us that archives "guard decisions, actions, and memory. They preserve a unique and irreplaceable heritage that is passed on from generation to generation," fulfilling an essential function in ensuring transparency, collective identity, and good governance.

This week, Leon joins a global network that highlights the role of archives as guarantors of memory and as living tools at the service of people and communities.

Address and map location

  • Postal address Archivo Histórico Provincial de León - Plaza Puerta Castillo, s/n. municipality of León . NaN. León