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47. Cathedral of León, Leon
Built through the 12th to 15th Centuries, the Cathedral of León
is an important example of
Gothic architecture
.
With a French
influence,it'srelatedtootherimportantcathedrals,likethoseof
Notre Dame
,
Saint Denis
and
Reims
.
Lined with 125 stained glass windows and featuring an import-
ant collection of gothic of art, this building is even more im-
pressive when seen from the inside. Called “The House Of The
Light,” it's best to visit on a sunny day, when the sun is stream-
ing in.
The Cathedral also hosts a museum with an important collection of sacred art, featuring
around 1,500 pieces, including 50
Romanesque
sculptures of the Virgin, from different cen-
turies, works by artists like
Juan de Juni
and
Gregorio Fernández
,
a Mozarabic bible and
several codices.
Not to be missed elements include the altarpiece by
Nicolás Francés
and the cloister, with
its sculpted details in the capitals, friezes and ledges.
When It's Free
Entrance to the chapel is free every day. To visit the museum, tickets must be purchased.
Contact Information
987 87 57 70
http://www.catedraldeleon.org
Neighborhood
: City Center
Public Transportation:
18-minute walk from León train station.
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