The Legacy of the Leonese Kings
Leon · Spain
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Step back into the era of the early Spanish monarchy as you explore the sacred resting places of the Leonese royalty. You will encounter breathtaking Romanesque frescoes and the solemn grandeur of the royal pantheon. This walk connects the city's spiritual heart with the enduring memory of its medieval sovereigns.
The walk
Basilica of San Isidoro
The royal burial ground of León and the site of Europe's first modern parliament.
Fuente de San Isidoro
Fuente de San Isidoro, an attraction in Leon, Spain.
Palacio de los Guzmanes
A Renaissance power play that took four hundred years to actually finish.
León Cathedral
A Gothic masterpiece that replaced its walls with one of the world's largest collections of medieval stained glass.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places
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The route, followed
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In four languages
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The unglamorous things
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Picks up where you left off
Stop for lunch, come back tomorrow, and the walk is exactly where you left it.