León, the ancient royal city is located on the Rio Bernesga. But the name of the city is not derived from Lion, but from Legio, the Latin name for the legion of the Romans who founded a camp here.

The highlight of León is undoubtedly the Gothic cathedral Santa Maria De Regla, begun in the 13th century. Deep vestibules protect the sculptures of the main portals, whose depictions show the Last Judgement, with motifs of hell and the entry of the blessed into paradise. Inside, a special interplay of stone, glass and wood awaits. It was not until 1540 that the construction of the Cloister began, where numerous sculptures and grave sites can be seen.

Plaza Mayor is a typically square-shaped square. Despite its current appearance, secular celebrations have been held here for generations.

After the death of King Alfonso the Ninth, the kingdoms of León and Castile united.

León was on the pilgrimage route towards Astorga and King Ferdinand and Isabella wanted a pilgrim hostel here, run by the noble order of knights who also protected the pilgrim route. Even the cloister was preserved, but the monastery became a luxury hotel. So much changed in León, but the spirit of history remained.