• timandjacky ukAutumn 2024Traveler
    Léon Cathedral is recognized as one of the greatest examples of gothic architecture in the world
    Building work started in 1205. The cathedral is a stunning building inside and out.The cathedral sits on one of the main Plazas with plenty of restaurants and cafésArt nouveau building by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, now a museum displaying Spanish paintings.The alter in beautiful San Marcelo church, a 10 minute walk from the cathedralThe San Marcelo church is very unassuming on the outsideLunchtime! When you just fancy a pizza. Restaurant El Topo on the cathedral plazaHomes behind the cathedralIglesia de San Pedro de Los Huertos just behind the cathedralThe main choir inside the cathedral feels hugePillars and arches stretch impossibly highThe cathedral is recognised as having the largest collection of medieval stained glass in the worldThe cathedral has 125 stained glass windows. Entry into the cathedral was €7 ea.Light shines through the rose window as the sun setsThe cathedral cloisters is a serene and quiet space in the middle of the bustling cityThe cloisters are very well preservedThe cathedral and towers caught the sun as we finished the tourA fantastic tour and well worth the visitNew free aire with all services, 10min walk from city centre

    Léon, Castilla y León

    Sep 27–28, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Today we have visited the city of León. So lucky to have free motorhome parking within a 500m walk of the city centre with fantastic weather to enjoy this beautiful place.
    We explored every bit of the city and had a fabulous tour of the Catedral de Santa Maria de León.
    Niska had a well earned break and guarded the motorhome (god help us if we thought Niska would make a good guard dog......easily bought by a biscuit and loves a nap!!)    Read more