León Cathedral
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Famous for its Gothic stained-glass windows, it is one of the most beautiful and luminous cathedrals in Europe.
What to see in León
These are the 6 places to visit in the province of León. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Las Médulas
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Ancient Roman gold mines surrounded by a spectacular reddish landscape. Also a World Heritage Site.
Templar Castle of Ponferrada
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An imposing Templar fortress overlooking Ponferrada, with medieval history, passageways and spectacular views of El Bierzo.
Gaudí Palace (Astorga)
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A neo-Gothic bishop's palace designed by Gaudí on the Way of St James, next to Astorga cathedral.
Royal Collegiate Basilica of San Isidoro
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Romanesque complex whose Royal Pantheon keeps twelfth-century paintings known as the Sistine Chapel of Romanesque art.
Valporquero Cave
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Karst cave carved by the Valporquero stream, with halls of stalactites and an underground route at 1,300 metres above sea level.
About León
León boasts a Gothic cathedral famous for its stained glass and is a key stop on the Camino de Santiago. The province offers the reddish landscape of Las Médulas, former Roman gold mines, the Templar Castle of Ponferrada and Gaudí's Palace in Astorga.
Frequently asked questions about León
What to see in León in one day?
Visit the Cathedral and its stained glass, the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidoro with its Royal Pantheon, Gaudí's Casa Botines and San Marcos, and finish with tapas in the Barrio Húmedo.
When is the best time to visit León?
From spring to early autumn. Winters are cold; at the end of June the city celebrates the San Juan and San Pedro festivals.
What towns and places to visit near León?
Astorga and Gaudí's Palace, Las Médulas, Ponferrada, Villafranca del Bierzo and the Vegacervera gorges.