Catedral de León - León, España
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GURUGU
N 42° 35.960 W 005° 34.040
30T E 289380 N 4719518
Es la Catedral más colorista de todas y la que luce un vestido más luminoso. Es un perfecto ejemplo de gótico francés.
Waymark Code: WM17F6E
Location: Castilla y León, Spain
Date Posted: 02/11/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 5

Es la Catedral más colorista de todas y la que luce un vestido más luminoso. Es un perfecto ejemplo de gótico francés reflejado en la pureza ascensional de sus líneas y en la exquisita composición de las vidrieras que bañan de luz el interior del edificio. Atesora una colección única: 737 vidrieras con una superficie de 1765 metros cuadrados realizadas ininterrumpidamente entre los siglos XIII al XX.

La Pulcra Leonina, calificativo latino que la define como hermosa, nació en el siglo XII con la vocación de ser la Catedral más grande de la época. No lo consiguió pero, a cambio, se convirtió en una de las más bellas del gótico español.

Está construida sobre el solar de unas termas romanas del siglo II que, 800 años después, el emblemático rey Ordoño II convirtió en palacio. Sus puertas, su impresionante rosetón, el coro (uno de los más antiguos del país) y la delicadeza de algunas figuras, como la venerada Virgen Blanca (original en el interior) que preside el trasiego de caminantes, son referentes imprescindibles que el visitante no debe perderse.

It is the most colorful Cathedral of all and the one that wears the most luminous dress. It is a perfect example of French Gothic reflected in the upward purity of its lines and in the exquisite composition of the stained glass windows that bathe the interior of the building with light. It treasures a unique collection: 737 stained glass windows with an area of ??1765 square meters, made without interruption between the 13th and 20th centuries.

La Pulcra Leonina, a Latin term that defines it as beautiful, was born in the 12th century with the vocation of being the largest Cathedral of the time. It did not succeed but, in exchange, it became one of the most beautiful of Spanish Gothic.

It is built on the site of some 2nd century Roman baths that, 800 years later, the emblematic King Ordoño II turned into a palace. Its doors, its impressive rose window, the choir (one of the oldest in the country) and the delicacy of some figures, such as the revered Virgen Blanca (original inside) who presides over the movement of walkers, are essential references that the visitor does not must be missed.

(visit link)
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Del 1 enero al 30 abril: De lunes a sábado: 9:30 – 13:30 y 16:00 – 19:00 Domingos y festivos: 9:30 – 11:30 y 13.00 – 15:00 Del 1 mayo al 30 septiembre: De lunes a sábado: 9:30 – 13:30 y 16:00 – 20:00 Domingos: 9:30 – 11:30 y 15:00 – 20:00 Del 1 octubre al 31 diciembre: De lunes a sábado: 9:30 – 13:30 y 16:00 – 19:00 Domingos: 9:30 – 11:30 y 13:00 – 15:00


Admission Prices:
General: 7 € Reducida: 6 € Grupos: 6 €


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

Visit Instructions:

As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.

Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Official Local Tourism Attractions
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
Georgioturino visited Catedral de León - León, España 09/13/2024 Georgioturino visited it
Predicador83 visited Catedral de León - León, España 12/07/2023 Predicador83 visited it
Cavernario visited Catedral de León - León, España 03/07/2023 Cavernario visited it
Corypunto visited Catedral de León - León, España 02/22/2023 Corypunto visited it
Corypunto visited Catedral de León - León, España 02/22/2023 Corypunto visited it
GURUGU visited Catedral de León - León, España 02/12/2023 GURUGU visited it

View all visits/logs