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Bandera de León (ciudad)

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Escudo de León (ciudad)

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León (Llión in Leonese language) is a city and municipality in León province in the northwest of Spain. About 135,000 people live there.

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History
Language
Gallery
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History

León was is the capital of the Kingdom of León, an ancient country.

Language

Leonese language is taught in sixteen schools.

Gallery

León

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Images for kids

2nd century Roman stele found in the city walls
General view of León, published in 1867 in El Museo Universal.
The León Cathedral
Gaudí's Casa de los Botines
The burial of Genarín, a satyrical procession remembering the death of a furrier in 1929.
Alvia high-speed train in León
Palacio del Conde Luna
Cecina: Leonese traditional food
León Cathedral, main facade
Hostal de San Marcos
Gardens of Plaza de San Marcos
Former city hall
Facade of Convento de San Marcos.
Hostal de San Marcos
Casa de los Botines.
The Europa Building.
Palacio de los Guzmanes.
Principal façade of the Real Basílica de San Isidoro.
Panteón de los Reyes of Real Basílica de San Isidoro.
Plaza de Santo Domingo.
La Plaza Mayor.
Calle Ancha de León.
León Museum.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León.
Biblical and eastern Museum.
Emperador Theatre.

See also

In Spanish: León (España) para niños

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