Places worth the detour in León

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of León, Spain, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: León Cathedral. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Built landmarks4 Ruins & the uncanny1 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.León Cathedral

Sacred sites · 13th century · Notable

Cathedral in Leon, Spain

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2.Basilica of San Isidoro

Sacred sites · 10th century · Notable

Church in León, Spain

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3.convent of San Marcos

Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem

Hotel and former monastery in León, Spain

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4.Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Contemporary art museum in León, Spain

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5.Royal Pantheon

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Funeral chapel of the Kings of León, Spain

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6.Palacio de los Guzmanes

Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem

Palace in León, Spain

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7.León Arena

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Bullring in León, Spain

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8.Basílica de la Virgen del Camino

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Valverde de la Virgen, Spain

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9.Walls of León

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in León, Spain

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10.Museo de León

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in León, Spain

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