Plaza Mayor in Leon - Photo by David Jackson
In Leon, the Camino de Santiago reaches the apex of architectural beauty with its spectacular cathedral, absolutely one of the most beautiful in Spain, but also with many other monuments, all of austere beauty and a strong spirituality that make a of the main landmarks along the Way.
The Cathedral of Leon
Matches precisely the Cathedral of Leon, the emblem of the sacred casigliana and heart of the city of Leon, characterized by pinnacles and flying buttresses supporting the walls made more windows that blocks of stone.
Always lit by the sun by day and by powerful beams of light in the evening, the impressive façade of the Cathedral of Leon is outstanding for the large rose window and the two massive towers. Inside, the stained glass windows, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, creating a unique atmosphere.
To admire the cloister filled with light, with frescoes of the fifteenth century, and the Diocesan Museum Catedralicio, with works by the Franco-Spanish sculptor Juan de Juni, and images of the Virgin Mary in Roman style.
The Real Basilica de San Isidoro
Do not miss the Real Basilica de San Isidoro, founded in 1063 and considered the emblem of the Spanish Romanesque, the Puerta del Perdon by Master Mateo, the genius of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Adjacent to the church awaits the Real Panetèon that, in a time of spectacular Romanesque frescoes, is home to the sarcophagi of the sovereigns tenants who had survived the depredations of Napoleon's troops.
