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Leon is a jewel in the Northwest of Spain filled with cultural, architectural and historical sites to visit. The city has remnants of Roman occupation; hence, you will find some Roman monuments in the city. There is also evidence of the Moors that ruled the city in the tenth century. The pilgrims also stayed in the city during the medieval times and evidence of their occupation is also found in the city. Based on its rich history there are a lot of attractions to explore using car hire at Leon train station services in the city.

Leon Cathedral

People that love architectural masterpieces will enjoy visiting the Leon Cathedral, which is a gothic cathedral dating back to the 13th century. The cathedral is built over ancient Roman baths and has beautiful sculptures and exquisite rose windows. You will also find faded frescoes and stained glass windows that color the church with beauty. Due to the color of the stones used to build the wall and the light spilling in from the stained windows, the cathedral has an ethereal glow that has given it the nickname “house of light”. It also has a museum that showcases great art pieces and religious sculptures as well as old manuscripts and other relics.

Using car hire at Leon train station services, another religious monument and tourist attraction to visit is the Basilica of San Isidoro. The basilica is a church that was built over Roman temple ruins years ago. The best part of the cathedral is perhaps the Royal Pantheon which is a funeral chapel filled with amazing murals that will awe you. The cathedral also boasts a museum of medieval art along with other relics from medieval times. For example, there are manuscripts, chalices and other works from medieval times that are still well –preserved today.

Convento de San Marcos

Using car hire at Leon train station services you should also visit the Convento de San Marcos. The convent, unlike other religious monuments, was turned into a luxury hotel with a consecrated church and museum within its bounds. It is said to be one of the best architectural monuments in Leon; hence, a visit to the city is incomplete without visiting it. The facade of the cathedral is highly ornamented, and it’s great to walk around the courtyard admiring the artistry. There are also lots of historical plaques around detailing different aspects of history attached to the cathedral. If you choose to stay in the Parador hotel, it will also be an unforgettable experience.

These are just a few architectural monuments you can visit in Leon the next time you visit Spain. Using car hire in Leon train station services will help you to get from one to another with ease. There are many more attractions to visit not only in Leon but also in various cities in Spain. Using a rental will allow you to visit all the cathedrals, monasteries, and churches you desire to admire the beautiful architecture, visit museums and learn about the history attached to them. So why not book a rental for your next trip today!