Beautiful architecture and one of the biggest Cathedral's I've visited. I paid 6€ for student entry which includes an audio tour and a magazine. There are QR codes inside for the audio tour in a variety of languages which is very informative.

Eine sehr sehr schön Kathedrale. Ich kann jedem Besucher der Stadt León nur ans Herz legen sich dieses Meisterwerk anzuschauen. Die Details, die in der Damaligen Zeit in die Kathedrale eingebracht wurden sind Atemberaubend. Ich hatte die große Ehre als Pilger an einer Priesterweihe teilnehmen zu dürfen. Dieses besondere Ereignis ist nur einmal im Jahr in dieser Kirche und wurde vom Bischof der Region durchgeführt. Die Priesterweihe hat sehr viele Priester von ganz Europa in die Kirche gezogen. (Translated by Google) A very very beautiful cathedral. I can only recommend that every visitor to the city of León take a look at this masterpiece. The details that were added to the cathedral at that time are breathtaking. I had the great honor of being able to take part in an ordination as a pilgrim. This special event only occurs once a year in this church and was conducted by the region's bishop. The ordination attracted many priests from all over Europe to the church.

It is ranked as one of the most beautiful cathedral in spain and a popular pilgrimage destination.. No doubt it looked really nice and the architecture is fantastic

Majestic and stunning cathedral from the inside and outside. Stained glass windows made the cathedral appear more grand. There was a long queue to see the crypt housing the remains of St. James and his 2 disciples in a silver reliquary. Allow for extra time if you wish to see the crypt and properly appreciate the cathedral as it can be very crowded.

Phenomenal cathedral, one of the most beautiful and striking. Try to visit early in the day. Excellent audio tour with QR code. Just an amazing and beautiful place. Not to be missed.

Absolutely stunning. The cathedral has beautiful stained glass windows all over. There is a fee to enter, it is 7 euros, and as a lot of things in Spain, it closes early afternoon and reopens at 4pm. There are QR codes that you need to scan to listen to the history of the cathedral. With the ticket you also have access to the cloister.

A marvel of a Gothic Cathedral! It's arches and buttresses are constructed in such a way to allow the plethora of stain glass windows to flood the building with hues of light that change with the movement of the sun during the day.

Not as big as Burgos Cathedral. I felt comfortable while touring the inside of the cathedral. I felt like a real pilgrim. 16.Nov.2022 <7pm closed> entrance fee 7 euros.

Beautiful cathedral but the times on Saturday and Sunday vary by day!! So on the website it said closed at 1 and today it closed at 11:30 am instead so we were not able to admire the inside… disappointed: but Leon is gorgeous! Do not miss!

Astonishing cathedral, beautiful from every angle, very rich inside, definitely worth the ticket.

One of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. We did the guided tour organized by the tourism office. Our guide Jara was excellent. I’d recommend the guided tour as a way to learn about the cathedral. It’s got some interesting stories from over the centuries.

Beautiful building. The museum was closed when I visited, for no obvious reason. €7 entry fee at the door. We were kept waiting in a queue for about 20 minutes after the door opened at 16:00. Good free audio guide which you access by scanning a QR code at the entry kiosk.

What a stunningly beautiful work of art! Wow! The exterior alone is one of the most impressive I've seen travelling for several decades. The interior is fantastic as well. The audio guide is one of the better ones my wife and I have used during several months of going to historical sites throughout Spain the last two years. I'd recommend going during the off season (we went on a Tuesday the first week in November).

Set in a beautiful square this amazing Cathedral was built in just 50 years. Well worth a visit, I particularly liked the old stonework and statues placed in cloisters.

Impressed by the place and the way it is now so easy to obtain a guided tour right on your cell phone. Simply breathe taking. You will see what I consider one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

It cost €7 to get in with a app to explain the history. Such a beautiful building inside and out. Only go if you like history and beautiful old buildings. Fantastic glass stain windows.

Interesting cathedral. 7€ entrance fee for adult and you get audio guide (QR code in your mobile). Nearby there is a museum, but we didn’t visit. Friday evening not very crowded. It took us appr 40-45 minutes (without museum).

An excellent cathedral may be a little expensive at 7 euros, but the windows were amazing

It is one of my favorites The light coming in thru the glass, the tall ceilings and the all-around beauty is overwhelming

(Translated by Google) Its Monumental Ensemble and especially the Pantheon of the Kings, is known as the Sistine Chapel of Romanesque Art. The paintings are exceptional. Simple and robust, the Royal Basilica of San Isidoro de León is one of the most complete and emblematic pieces of Romanesque. The primitive building was built under the orders of King Sancho el Crasso, who in the 10th century arranged for a monastery to be erected to house the remains of the child martyr of Córdoba, San Pelayo, in the northwest corner of the Roman camp of the Legio VII Gemina . Sancho's sister, the infanta and nun Elvira Ramírez, moved with her community to the new monastery from Palat de Rey. But, at the end of that century, Almanzor's armies razed the old monastery. Alfonso V rebuilt it with mud and brick, and established the royal cemetery there under the care of a community of nuns, moving the bones of his ancestors, scattered throughout different churches, including those of his parents Bermudo II and Elvira García. His daughter, Doña Sancha, later Queen of León, and her husband Fernando I replaced the rammed earth temple with another made of stone, beginning Romanesque art in these lands. Both chose the portico of the church for the royal cemetery and there they arranged that, when the time came, they would be buried, together with the recently transferred bodies of San Isidoro from Seville and San Vicente from Ávila. Splendid donations in jewelry and liturgical ornaments, known as the León Treasure, were donated on the date of the consecration of the temple, December 21, 1063. Doña Urraca Fernández and later Doña Sancha Raimúndez, together with her brother Emperor Alfonso VII, Work on the new church continued. The interior of the temple is accessed through the Puerta del Cordero, with a semicircular arch and a beautiful tympanum, finished off with an equestrian sculpture of San Isidoro. To the right of the main access is the Puerta del Perdón, consecrated to pilgrims and with a unique Romanesque iconographic ensemble, the Descent from the Cross, the Marys before the tomb and the Ascension, with Saint Peter and Saint Saint appearing on both sides of the arch. Paul. A visit to the Royal Pantheon is essential. This extraordinary tomb of kings, queens and infants, is sheltered by a vault covered by Romanesque paintings, considered the best pictorial group in its style in the whole world, a superb legacy that tells the story of the Redemption according to the Mozarabic liturgy, reason for more to call it the “Sistine Chapel of the Romanesque”. The Pantocrator deserves special attention, the central vault of the Pantheon, where the figure of the Creator of the Universe appears framed by a border of flames, clouds or waves. In the center, as usual, Christ in Majesty, within the mystical mandorla (almond) blessing and with the book, with a background of a celestial vault, the alpha and omega. The midday cloister is built in different periods: a Romanesque archery wing, and another three from the 18th century. The first remained hidden until the 20th century and was restored in 1960 by Menéndez Pidal: it consists of four double-threaded arch openings and a smaller one as an entrance in front of the temple door. The Tower, with its weather vane in the shape of a rooster topping off the complex, is another of the most representative elements of San Isidoro. It was built in three phases: the first two sections are from the 11th century, conceived as part of the walled defense area; the next two, like a bell tower, are from the 12th century; finally, the roof is from the 18th century. Roosters and bells In the chapel of the Vaca, the first rooster-vane of the tower is exposed, a symbol of this temple made of leaded copper covered with gold, as well as the bell, cast in 1086 and considered the oldest in Spain. Source: tourismleon.com (Original) Su Conjunto Monumental y en especial el Panteon de los Reyes, es conocido como la Capilla Sixtina del Arte Romanico. Las pinturas son excepcionales. Sencilla y robusta, la Real Basílica de San Isidoro de León es una de las piezas más completas y emblemáticas del románico. El primitivo edificio fue construido bajo las órdenes del rey Sancho el Craso, quien en el siglo X dispuso que se erigiese un monasterio para albergar los restos del niño mártir de Córdoba, San Pelayo, en el ángulo noroccidental del campamento romano de la Legio VII Gemina. La hermana de Sancho, la infanta y monja Elvira Ramírez, se trasladó con su comunidad al nuevo cenobio desde Palat de Rey. Pero, a finales de ese siglo, los ejércitos de Almanzor arrasaron el viejo monasterio. Alfonso V lo reconstruyó con barro y ladrillo, y estableció allí el cementerio real al cuidado de una comunidad de monjas, trasladando los huesos de sus antepasados, dispersos por distintas iglesias, entre ellos los de sus padres Bermudo II y Elvira García. Su hija, doña Sancha, luego reina de León, y su esposo Fernando I sustituyeron el templo de tapiales por otro de piedra, dando inicio al arte románico en estas tierras. Ambos eligieron el pórtico de la iglesia para cementerio real y allí dispusieron que, llegado su momento, fueran enterrados, junto a los recién trasladados cuerpos de San Isidoro desde Sevilla y de San Vicente desde Ávila. Espléndidas donaciones en joyas y ornamentos litúrgicos, conocidos como el Tesoro de León, fueron donadas en la fecha de la consagración del templo, 21 de diciembre de 1063. Doña Urraca Fernández y luego doña Sancha Raimúndez, junto con su hermano el emperador Alfonso VII, continuaron las obras de la nueva iglesia. Se accede al interior del templo por la Puerta del Cordero, con arco de medio punto y hermoso tímpano, rematada con una escultura ecuestre de San Isidoro. A la derecha del acceso principal se encuentra la Puerta del Perdón, consagrada a los peregrinos y con un conjunto iconográfico románico único, el Descendimiento de la Cruz, las Marías ante el sepulcro y la Ascensión, apareciendo a ambos lados del arco San Pedro y San Pablo. Imprescindible es la visita al Panteón Real. Esta extraordinaria tumba de reyes, reinas e infantes, está cobijada por una bóveda cubierta por pinturas románicas, consideradas el mejor conjunto pictórico en su estilo de todo el mundo, un legado soberbio que narra la historia de la Redención según la liturgia mozárabe, razón de más para llamarla la “Capilla Sixtina del Románico”. Especial detenimiento merece el Pan¬tocrátor, bóveda central del Panteón, donde aparece la figura del Creador del Universo enmarcado por una orla de llamas, nubes u olas. En el centro, como es habitual, Cristo en Majestad, dentro de la mandorla (almendra) mística bendiciendo y con el libro, con fondo de bóveda celeste, el alfa y la omega. El claustro de mediodía está construido en diferentes épocas: un ala de arquería románica, y otras tres del siglo XVIII. La primera permaneció oculta hasta el siglo XX y fue restaurada en 1960 por Menéndez Pidal: consta de cuatro vanos en arco de doble rosca y uno más pequeño como ingreso enfrente de la puerta del templo. La Torre, con su veleta en forma de gallo rematando el conjunto, es otro de los elementos más representativos de San Isidoro. Fue construida en  tres fases: los dos primeros tramos son del siglo XI, concebidos como parte del recinto amurallado de defensa; los dos siguientes, a modo de campanario, son del siglo XII; finalmente, la cubierta es del siglo XVIII. Gallos y campanas En la capilla de los Vaca se encuentra expuesto el primer gallo-veleta de la torre, símbolo de este templo realizado en cobre plomado recubierto de oro, así como la campana, fundida en 1086 y considerada la más antigua de España. Fuente : turismoleon.com

(Translated by Google) Beautiful. It is located to the right of the Church of San Isidoro. There are guided tours, although you can also enter on your own. (Original) Muy bonito. Está situado a la derecha de la Iglesia de san Isidoro. Hay visitas guiadas, aunque también se puede entrar por libre

(Translated by Google) Romanesque building of great importance in León. The exhibition that teaches the museum, cloister and library lasts about an hour and is very well explained. The paintings have been recently restored. The Chalice of Doña Urraca is an authentic jewel of Romanesque. Very interesting. (Original) Edificio románico de gran importancia en León. La exposición que enseña el museo, claustro y biblioteca dura una hora aproximadamente y está muy bien explicada. Las pinturas han sido recientemente restauradas. El Cáliz de Doña Urraca es una auténtica joya del románico. Muy interesante.

(Translated by Google) Part of the tour of the Basilica of Isidoro (it cannot be accessed for free or exclusively). They are not allowed to take photos, even if there are people who break the rules on the sly. Certainly an architectural jewel and a historical treasure. The information in the guide is very valuable, so I recommend being very attentive. (Original) Parte del recorrido de la basílica de isidoro (no se puede acceder por libre o de forma exclusiva). No se permiten hacer fotos, aunque haya gente que se salte las normas a hurtadillas. Desde luego una joya arquitectónica y un tesoro histórico. La información de la guía es muy valiosa por lo que recomiendo estar muy atento.

(Translated by Google) It is spectacular. If you like Romanesque art, this must be your 'Mecca pilgrimage'. It's terrifying. (Original) Es espectacular. Si te gusta el arte románico, esta debe ser tu 'peregrinación a la Meca'. Es acojonante.

(Translated by Google) For me, the lighting is poor, the chalice room is almost dark, the Romanesque paintings are not appreciated in all their splendor due to the lighting. I already said that for me. Headphones for each visitor would be nice The guide is very good. (Original) Para mi la iluminación pobre la sala del cáliz casi a oscuras, las pinturas románicas no se aprecian en todo su esplendor por la iluminación . Ya digo que para mí. Auriculares para cada visitante estaría bien La guía muy bien.

(Translated by Google) One of the places I wanted to visit in León. The Sistine Chapel of León is essential, fantastic. Seeing and being in a place with so much history leaves you stunned, I haven't stopped enjoying those frescoes. (Original) Uno de los lugares que quería visitar en León. Imprescindible, fantástico la capilla sixtina de León. Ver y estar en un sitio con tanta historia te deja anonadado, no he parado de disfrutar de esos frescos.

(Translated by Google) One of the best places to appreciate Romanesque pictorial art, with its characteristic historical compositions where horror vacui prevails. The Pantheon room is currently undergoing renovations, but you can perfectly see the paintings, which narrate episodes from the Scriptures, such as the Annunciation to the Shepherds or the Last Supper. By the way, a cupbearer is represented here whose history connects artists with France. We will also find in an arch the famous medieval calendar with the tasks of the field. They do not allow photographs to be taken and I think it is not necessary since you can find them on the monument's page. The ones I add are taken from their website. In my opinion, the best cultural visit you can do in León. (Original) Uno de los mejores lugares donde apreciar el arte pictórico románico, con sus características composiciones historiadas donde prima el horror vacui. La sala del Panteón está ahora mismo en reformas, pero se pueden ver perfectamente las pinturas, las cuales narran episodios de las Escrituras, como la Anunciación a los pastores o la Última Cena. Por cierto, que aquí aparece representado un copero cuya historia conecta a los artistas con Francia. También encontraremos en un arco el famoso calendario medieval con las tareas del campo. No dejan tomar fotografías y creo que no hace falta pues las mismas puedes encontrarlas en la página del monumento. Las que añado están sacadas de su página web. En mi opinión, la mejor visita cultural que se puede hacer en León.

(Translated by Google) The pantheon is simply impressive, the room is full of frescoes and is considered the ultimate Romanesque Chapel. What makes me sad is that there are people incapable of respecting the existing rules that expressly prohibit taking photographs of any kind. It is clear that There are people who should not access places like this, it is completely unacceptable behavior. (Original) El panteón es simplemente impresionante, la sala está repleta de frescos y es considerada la Capilla si tina del románico, lo que me da pena es que haya gente incapaz de respetar las normas existentes y que prohíben expresamente realizar fotografías de ningún tipo, está claro que hay personas que no deberían acceder a lugares así, es un comportamiento del todo inaceptable.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular!! A visit is essential if you go to León. It costs €5 for free entry and €7 for a guided tour (inform yourself in advance about the times if you are interested). (Original) Espectacular!! Imprescindible su visita si vas a León. Son 5€ la entrada libre y 7€ en visita guiada (informaos antes de los horarios si os interesa).

(Translated by Google) It is inside the San Isidoro museum. It's a place you have to see, really. I don't give 4 stars because they don't allow you to take photos, not even without a flash. (Original) Está dentro del museo de san isidoro. Es un lugar que hay que ver, la verdad. No pongo 4 estrellas porque no dejan hacer fotos, ni sin flash.

(Translated by Google) It is a spectacular place, no wonder they call it "the Spanish Sistine Chapel." I recommend going early, because especially on weekends it gets crowded. You cannot take photos inside. (Original) Es un lugar espectacular, no me extraña que la llamen " la Capilla Sixtina española". Recomiendo ir temprano, porque sobre todo los fines de semana se llena de gente. No se puede hacer fotos en el interior.

(Translated by Google) Essential visit to get to know León and its history. The museum, in addition to the pantheon, contains the holy grail and several exhibitions of ancient books. (Original) Visita imprescindible para conocer León y su historia. El museo, además del panteón, contiene el santo grial y varias exposiciones de libros antiguos.

We appreciate Gaudi so we loved it! I believe it was 5€. Pleasant staff. The ground floor explains the history of the building as well as Gaudi's inspiration for his architecture. On this floor, only the original windows remain after renovations post his death. It originally housed a fabric business, and renovations brought a bank and insurance. There is a mock up of each. The 2nd and 3rd floors are dedicated to examples of Gaudi's work, explanations of various forms he used, videos, interactive video, and then a visit through one of the 12 apts for rent with all original furniture and decorations. You also see the optometrist/dentist office that existed for residents. The dentist office hasn't evolved all that much. On the 1st floor via a different staircase you can visit temporary exhibits. Very recommeinnded.

The very nice place to see how people lived 100 years ago. The museum inspires. I really liked the interactive flight map.

A lot to see. Interesting history and variety of paintings and other art works associated with Gaudí.

The building is pretty but inside is a let down. It was pretty boring and not enough info on Gaudi himself nor photos. The gallery had nothing to do with Gaudi and the top floor was an extra charge with a guide! I would not advise paying good money for a poor show.

This is fantastic and classic building. Every time when I came to Leon I had to took many photos of this building. The design is amazing.

If you have been to Barcelona, then you know Gaudi in his more exuberant stages of architecture. Here we see a more restrained Gaudi, but a master of architecture and materials. This house is well worth seeing, and the English tour is well laid out with good explanations of the bottom textile trading floor, and the top residential units, the top units are well worth seeing because they are populated with period Furniture.

A complete gem. I experienced this beautiful building and its contents first thing on a Monday morning. It is in pristine condition, beautifully curated, and a wonderful testament to the breadth of Gaudi's work.

Great Gaudi designed building. Some good art and old photos. Some great reconstructions of 19th century rooms. I loved the dental equipment.

It gives you a just and realistic perspective of Gaudi's absoluteness seen in his creativity, inventiveness, ingenuity and expression.

Took a terrific guided tour with detailed anecdotes and history, led at a good pace by a passionate and interesting young woman. Get to see the original "attic" roof spire on the guided tour. Lots of beautiful art inside this masterful, delicate "sedate" Gaudi. Gorgeous jewel box inside and out.

Really interesting also they have audio in 4 different languages including English price was 7 or 8 euro not sure with no traffic, but tge roof you can’t enter it without Guide which is idk why also some floors are closed for maintenance.

I really appreciated the interactive art pieces, which made the visit much more enjoyable for me. There are enough explanations that if you’re interested in some particular thing, you can read up more on it, but it’s not at all overwhelming if you’re not one to read the descriptions of everything. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. The only bad thing were the bathrooms, which I found very unclean — one had no soap, or even hand sanitizer, to use after using the bathroom. Overall, though, a good experience and worth the 5€ (if you’re a student).

It's a part of the museum of León and the entrance is free. Convent was built in XVI century. Museum's part has a lot of objects of middle age and baroque. And another part is a hotel now.

Large open plaza with fountains set in the ground. A lovely place to sit near the river surrounded by some very old and historic building. Entrance fee charged to go in the museum (of Leon)

The renovation of the building is more than you can expect. It includes a Museo de León exhibition in religious topics. The Iglesia is on the Way of Santiago (El Camino), so you can wonder the building in any time. Perfect place with the amazing and great square to have a rest and get dozens of experiences about León and its past and present.

Impressive building with great detail of work out in to arches, doors and borders of facade, must visit inside of the convent as it's not only free but also give you highlights of 3rd century old Stones and tombs.

Beautiful old convent on the river. Turned into a hostel/hotel years ago. being renovated now but the front of building is still something to see.

We were unfortunately unable to get an English tour - they were only providing tours in Spanish the day of our visit. I appreciated the patience of the guide who did take time to point out highlights for is nonetheless. The Roman Pantheon where the royalty of Spain lie was a must see.

Impressive building with amazing exterior.

Beautiful little space, peaceful and wonderfully faded. Time passing is visible in the stones

A beautiful, peaceful and very historic square in León, which I believe is the oldest one in the city. It's a great place to have a beer, catch up with an old friend, and enjoy the view.

Our favorite plaza in Lèon. An ideal and quiet area to relax with a Cerveza or a vino !

Beautiful historic square. Good cafes and taverns.

Nice place, maybe the oldest part of León, looks lovely

Gorgeous old town. Cobbled plaza. Typical timber frame 16th 17th century buildings. Two smart tapas bars. Relaxing and picturesque

Super Mello, loved watching the locals enjoy their afternoon, from abuelo's smiling pushing their grandson,( nieto ) to the young ( juven ) pierced/tattooed Espania rocker, and the buff exerciser...

This ancient square with a Roman fountain was just opposite my hotel. It was beautiful and there were some popular pubs an restaurants in the square. close to San Martin and great restaurants.