Now is home to the Museo de León, keeping remains and works of great historical and artistic value
Convent of San Marcos
The 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).
To be noted is the Plateresque facade; Juan de Juni and Pedro Larrea took part in its construction. The church, of Gothic style, and the cloister are also very interesting.
San Marcos is now home to the Museo de León, keeping remains and works of great historical and artistic value, amongst them is the Cristo de Carrizo, a spiritual figure from the 11th century, and some prehistoric, Roman and medieval works of art.
Historical Data
- Architecture:
- Religious architecture
- Construction:
- Monastery / Convent
- Predominant styles:
- Plateresque
- Historical Period:
- Early modern period
Address
Pza. San Marcos, 7. León. 24001 León.
Telephone: 987 245 061
Email: museo.leon@jcyl.es
Website: http://www.museodeleon.com/
More information
Ayuntamiento of León
Municipality of León. León.
Teléfono: 987 878 336
Email: turismo@aytoleon.es
Página Web: http://www.leon.es
Oficina de Turismo Regional of León
Pza. de Regla, 2. León. 24003 León.
Teléfono: 987 237 082
Fax: 987 273 391
Email: oficinadeturismodeleon@jcyl.es
Página Web: http://www.turismocastillayleon.com
Opening hours
- From October, 1 to June, 30:
- Tuesday to saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
- Closed: monday
- Closed in the afternoon: sundays and holidays
- From July, 1 to September, 30:
- Tuesday to saturday: 10:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 14:00
- Closed: monday
- Closed in the afternoon: sundays and holidays
Tickets
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