león, Spain
Melisa Escamilla
León is a city on the Bernesga River in Northwest Spain. It is the Capitol of the province of León. The city's most loved monuments are its great Gothic cathedral, the church Basilica de San Isidoro. The city is most recognized for its cathedrals.
León Cathedral
The Leon Cathedral was declared of Cultural Interest in 1844. It is known as the Pulchra Leonina and is a masterpiece of the Gothic style.
Museo de Arte Contwmporáneo de Castillo y León
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castillo y León is a contemporary art museum is León, Spain. It is also better known as MUSAC. The museum was inaugurated in April 2005 by Felipe, Prince of Austrias. This museum aims to be a museum of the present. It collects artwork from the latest generation.
Convent of San Marcos León
The Convent of San Marcos was used as a hospital for pilgrims on the way of Saint James. This explains some of the statues that are in the Convent. The convent today is a Parador hotel. It is also used as a venue for some of the city's social events.
Basilica of San Isidro
The Basilica of San Isodro is a church in León, Spain, located on the site of the ancient Roman temple. The monastery museum and library contains some rare and outstanding treasures from the 900s, 1000s, and 1100s