Leon is a Spanish city located in northwestern Iberian Peninsula was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC

Leon is a village located in the northern region of Castilla y León and geographically is one of the most diverse of all the provinces of Spain, with high mountains - covered with snow, steep cliffs and valleys which are home to lakes and gorges, with all the plains watered by many rivers they gathered in a picturesque landscape looks all done to attract tourists in the area.

The city of León is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Spain, with numerous historical monuments, churches, cathedrals, museums, and restaurants and shops.

Monuments and attractions:

Cathedral: built in Gothic style, is certainly one of the most beautiful in Spain, especially famous for its stained glass windows.

Basilica San Isidoro: interesting example of Roman architectural style, here are the tombs of several kings. Here one can admire the art collection.

San Marcos Monastery, one of the most popular places of worship in this region of Spain.

Museum of Contemporary Art: the first museum dedicated to video projections and multimedia projects. The building that houses the museum is itself a work of modern art, made by Mansilla and Tunon, the impressive facade of the home consists of modern stained glass.

Palacio de los Guzmanes: local parliament building, a building of special beauty, designed from the beginning as a center of settlement.

Old Quarter: the best place to start discovering, step by step, the city of León. Buildings, homes, markets, ruins of ancient Roman walls and monuments make up a separate space.

House Botines: creation of the famous Antoni Gaudi, is a neo-Gothic style building.