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This building in Leon, known as "Casa Botines," takes us back to the late 19th century. Designed by the still-famous and esteemed architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), it was originally conceived and built as a residential and commercial building, but now serves as a museum.

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By choosing this name, the bishopric of Leon pays tribute to a saint whose name will be familiar to the many pilgrims who pass through here on the “Camino frances”, because some time before (in the autonomous region of La Rioja) they reached the town named after him, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, also a very famous destination on the approximately 800-kilometer-long pilgrimage route from the Pyrenees to the tomb of the apostle in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

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By choosing this name, the bishopric of Leon pays tribute to a saint whose name will be familiar to the many pilgrims who pass through here on the “Camino frances”, because some time before (in the autonomous region of La Rioja) they reached the town named after him, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, also a very famous destination on the approximately 800-kilometer-long pilgrimage route from the Pyrenees to the tomb of the apostle in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

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The Plaza de Santo Domingo is the heart of the city, a large roundabout around which the social, commercial and historical life of León revolves. Created in 1904 during the expansion process, better known as the ensanche, it became a strategic point for linking the Old Town with the modern part of the city.

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The Cathedral is undoubtedly the symbol of the city and its history dates back to the 10th century. The royal palace of Ordoño II was located on the old thermal baths and public buildings that the Legion VII had built in the mid-2nd century. In 917, after defeating the Arabs in the battle of San Esteban de Gormaz, the king, “thankful to God”, gave up his residence so that the first cathedral temple could be built there.

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A beautiful, lively square right at the entrance to the old town of Leon.

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EL LEÓN DE SALEAL: We go back to Roman times to understand part of the theme of this sculpture. Cloacina, in Roman mythology, was the goddess who ruled over the Cloaca Máxima, the sewer system of Rome. The sewer name comes from the name of this goddess, because thanks to the origin of sewer systems, a quality of life was achieved in terms of sanitation of urban environments and public health from the beginning to the present day. It should be remembered that the origin of the name of this city and province of León comes from the word legio ("legion"). Legio VII Gemina was the Roman camp that settled here and with it the origin of the city of León. A lion with strength and claws as a symbol of the sanitation system (the modern version of Cloacina Máxima) in constant renewal and maintenance. The goal was achieved: to do something symbolic and reflect the efforts and human work of so many years, to give solidity to our public health and the health of the environment.

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Very well done how the lion climbs out of the drain here

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Here you can still admire part of the impressive Roman city wall.

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Above the entrance door there is a sculpture of Saint George killing the dragon. The building was designed for the weaving workshop on the ground floor and semi-basement, while the remaining four floors were used for rental apartments. Designed by the architect with a cubic shape, the four corners are highlighted with pointed elements.

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It is the great Gothic cathedral. Over the centuries it has been rebuilt several times under the direction of numerous famous architects, giving it its own character.

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Casa Botines, also known as Casa Fernández y Andrés, is a modernist-style building located in the Spanish city of León, capital of the province of the same name. Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí between 1891 and 1892, this work is one of three that Gaudí created outside of Catalonia. Originally, Casa Botines functioned as a commercial warehouse and a private residence. Its design reflects the influence of the Barcelona and Parisian bourgeoisie, and its façade presents characteristic elements of modernism, such as ornamentation and organic shapes. Today, Casa Botines houses the Gaudí Museum, which is the largest Antonio Gaudí museum in the world in León. Here, visitors can explore temporary and permanent exhibitions related to the history of the building, the figure of Gaudí and Spanish art of the 19th and 20th centuries. If you ever find yourself in León, do not hesitate to visit Casa Botines and immerse yourself in the creativity and vision of one of the most influential architects in history. 🏰🎨

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The walls of León are an essential part of the city's historical heritage. These Roman and medieval fortifications mark the old town and have a rich history. Roman wall: Its origin dates back to the 1st century and was built by the Legio VI to control the Asturian population in the area. Medieval wall: It dates back to the 14th century and protected the city. León Castle: Currently houses the provincial historical archive. In short, the walls of León are silent witnesses of the history and evolution of this beautiful city. 🏰🌆

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You enter León past the old Roman city walls

In times long past, a solid city wall was absolutely necessary to protect the community. It offered the population protection against robbers or warlike attacks and enabled controlled access to the city. Even today, the surviving remains still bear witness to the former defensive capabilities.

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After crossing the Pyrenees on the French Way, pilgrims pass numerous places of worship, small churches, and village chapels. There are also large and magnificent cathedrals. Of particular note is the church in the center of León, described in Cordula Rabe's guidebook as "the most outstanding and stylistically purest early Gothic building on Spanish soil" and inspired by the Cathedral of Reims (France).

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This building in León, known as "Casa Botines," takes us back to the late 19th century. Designed by the still-famous and esteemed architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), it was originally conceived and built as a residential and commercial building, but now serves as a museum.

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The Gothic Cathedral of Santa María de Regla of León is the episcopal church of the Diocese of León and is located in northwestern Spain on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. It still has a large part of the stained glass windows from the Middle Ages.

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The construction was started by Gaudi in 1892 and finished in 1893. The museum shows Gaudi's work on the ground floor.

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Beautiful old Roman city wall, some of which is still well preserved and amazes with its round towers.

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