Spanish Holidays In Leon
The wonders of Leon
Leon is one of those Spanish cities that manage to steal the heart of those who decide to visit them. The city easily does that with its beauty, so if you ever decide to visit it, prepare to fall in love. The list of places which are absolutely wonders is impressive.
however you should start the sightseeing session with the beautiful Leon Cathedral which can easily compete with any other Cathedral in the country. The unique feature of the Leon Cathedral is represented by the huge number of stained glass windows which offer it a very special luminosity.
The San Marcos Costal was used for many years as a refuge for the pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela; it is now a luxury hotel which will definitely take your breath away from the first sight. The Barrio Humedo, or if you prefer it in English, the ‘’wet quarter’’ is the old, historical quarter of the city, one of the places in Leon packed with monuments that tell stories of the past of the city.
Continuing the discovery of Leon
The San Isidro Basilica is a church built in an exquisite Romanesque style with cloisters and a Pantheon that hosts the tombs of several monarchs who ruled over Leon during the centuries. The Roman Walls come next on the list; it is amazing how they survived the passing of many centuries.
they now surround a very big part of the historical city, almost half of it. This means that in addition to a series of monuments belonging to different periods from the history of Leon, in the Barrio Humedo you will also have the chance to see the work of the Romans who once ruled over the city.
Why Leon?
I think that the sightseeing list is more than enough to convince you that Leon is a city with a very rich historical heritage and one of great importance for Spain, but I am sure that you want to know what other means of entertainment you have here.
Well, let me tell you that the cuisine is delicious, so the restaurants are a big attraction. Taste the ‘’botillo’’ which is a haggis containing marinated meat or the ‘’cocidos’’ which is a special type of stew. If you taste all the traditional dishes accompanied by the local wines and visit Leon during one of the lively fiestas, I am sure that your holiday can turn into a memorable one.