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León, Spain

León is the capital of the province of León, situated in the northwest of Spain. Its city population of 136,985 (2006) makes it the largest municipality in the province, accounting for more than one quarter of the province's population. Including the metropolitan area, the population is calculated at 337,740 (2009).

Located at 42.6056, -5.57 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Basilica of San Isidoro

The Basilica of San Isidoro is a church in León, Spain, located on the site of an ancient Roman temple. Its Christian roots can be traced back to the early 10th century when a monastery for Saint John the Baptist was erected on the grounds. In 1063 the basilica was rededicated to Saint Isidore of Seville. Isidore was archbishop of Seville, and the most celebrated academic and theologian of Visigothic Spain in the period preceding the Arab invasions.

Located at 42.601, -5.571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Casa de los Botines

The Casa de los Botines (built 1892-1893) is a Modernist building in León, Spain designed by Antoni Gaudí. It was adapted to serve as the headquarters of Caja España, a local savings bank.

Located at 42.5983, -5.57056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Palacio de los Guzmanes

The Palacio de los Guzmanes is a Renaissance building in the city of León; it is the seat of Provincial Government of León. The architect Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón built the palace in the 16th century, commissioned by the aristocratic family of Guzman, one of the city’s powerful and influential families. It is three-storey high with square towers at the four corners and is arranged around a two-storey courtyard. The façade has a round arches gallery on the top floor.

Located at 42.5983, -5.5705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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University of León

The University of León is a Spanish public university with campus in León and Ponferrada. The germ of the university is found in 1843, when it was created the Normal School for Teachers or Masters Seminar of Public Instruction and the subaltern school of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1852, laying the foundations of Leon future university.

Located at 42.6121, -5.56022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva

San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva is a church in León, central Spain. It was built in the mid-20th century in Neo-Renaissance style by will of the local bishop, Luis Almarcha Hernández. Its main artistical feature is the entrance gate, in Baroque style, taken from the ruined monastery of San Pedro de Eslonza, located 22 km outside León in the municipality of Gradefes. It dates from 1711 and was designed by the architect Pedro Martínez de Cardeña.

Located at 42.6036, -5.57583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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