Introducing León
León’s astonishing cathedral is one of the finest in Spain, but, spectacular as it is, the cathedral is merely your entry point to a very charming city. By day you will encounter the León with its roots firmly planted in the soil of northern Castilla: a rich concentration of austerely beautiful architecture, a loyal Catholic heritage that has made the city one of the premier attractions along the Camino de Santiago and a conservative and often inward-looking populace that is fiercely proud of its independent past. By night, León is taken over by the city’s large student population, who provide it with a deep-into-the-night soundtrack of revelry that floods the narrow streets and enchanting plazas of the city’s picturesque old quarter, the Barrio Humedo. It is a fascinating and intoxicating mix.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
