León Province

The province extends across mountainous areas with the Cantabrian Mountains to the north and plateaus in the central region, encompassing numerous rivers and valleys.

The territory transformed from a Roman military settlement into a medieval kingdom, marked by the establishment of the Cortes of León in 1188.

The province preserves the Leonese dialect while maintaining traditional farming methods, rural festivals, and specific cooking techniques throughout its municipalities.

The regional road network connects major cities like León and Ponferrada, with regular train services operating between provincial capitals and Madrid.

Las Médulas, a former Roman gold mining site, displays red clay formations created through ancient hydraulic mining techniques that transformed the natural landscape.

Location: Castile and León

Capital city: León

Shares border with: Province of Asturias, Cantabria Province, Palencia Province, Valladolid Province, Zamora Province, Ourense, Lugo Province

Website: http://dipuleon.es

GPS coordinates: 42.62005,-5.84066

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10