Basilica of San Isidoro

The Basilica of San Isidoro exhibits Romanesque architecture with thick stone walls, rounded arches, sturdy pillars, and decorative capitals throughout its structure.

The construction began in 1000 as a royal pantheon for the Kingdom of León, replacing an earlier church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

The Royal Pantheon contains the remains of 23 monarchs and features extensive medieval frescoes depicting religious scenes from the Christian tradition.

The basilica maintains regular visiting hours and houses a museum containing 300 medieval works, including the Chalice of Doña Urraca.

The building contains an 11th-century weathercock originating from the Persian Gulf, discovered during restoration work of the basilica.

Location: León

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: Way of Saint James in the province of León

Phone: +34987229608

Website: https://basilicasanisidoro.com

GPS coordinates: 42.60099,-5.57111

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36