León Cathedral

León Cathedral is a Catholic place of worship built in the Gothic style in the city of León. The facade shows three carved portals, while the side walls feature slender buttresses and rows of narrow windows.

Construction started in the early 13th century on the remains of Roman baths and an earlier church. The work extended over several generations, with French masters influencing the design of the vaults and windows.

Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago pass through this building, which sits at a resting point along the northern route. The interior spaces accommodate both daily worship and the steady flow of travelers seeking a moment of quiet.

The entrance sits on the west facade, where visitors can orient themselves before entering the interior. The floors are mostly level, but some areas feature worn steps that require care.

The glass windows date from the 13th to 16th centuries and cover nearly the entire wall surface between the pillars. This construction lets in more light than most other Gothic churches of the period.

Location: León

Inception: 1205

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Length: 109 m

Width: 29 m

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

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

Address: Plaza de la Regla

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Sobota 09:30-13:30; Niedziela 09:30-11:30

Website: http://catedraldeleon.org

GPS coordinates: 42.59944,-5.56667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 03:52