LEÓN, 2.000 years of Spanish Soul

[el palmesano]

Originally Posted by Filandon

Gracias Palmesano, I also checked your threads and liked them a lot

thanks

Originally Posted by Filandon

I don´t really know what the artist smoked when deciding to use this crane to hold the unicorn

hahahaha, WTF??

bu I like the wasp

[Filandon]

The City Wall is one of the best well preserved in Europe; in Spain only the city walls of Ávila and Lugo can compare. I must say that these other two are amzing...
Some parts are Roman and others from the Middle Ages, city growth destroyed some parts although still a lot to be admired.

[Filandon]

One of the gates into the Old Town, this is known as "Puerta Castillo"

[Filandon]

Another entry to access the area around the cathedral

[christos-greece]

Once again great updates from Leon

[Filandon]

The back side of these houses use the City Wall as part of their structure

[Filandon]

Construction between the "Cubos" (don´t know the english word). Cubos refers to the round-shaped defense in the City Wall

[Filandon]

There is a dilema about demolishing or not the houses built directly against the city wall. Some remain and others have been teared down. Many of them have a special charm even though they avoid a clear view of the original monument and also provoke some other problems for a good conservation. Having a great patrimony is as nice as difficult

[Filandon]

Some centenary houses around the area still have not been renovated. It would be a pity if they were demolished

[Filandon]

Others have been renovated and are beautiful houses with the traditional atmosphere

[cuartango]

Great thread Filandon, congratulations! The pics are so cool, also because you are showing the different parts of the city.

León is impressive, everyone should visit it, it is a must in Spain.

I can't wait to see the Cathedral pics

[Filandon]

[Filandon]

Originally Posted by cuartango

Great thread Filandon, congratulations! The pics are so cool, also because you are showing the different parts of the city.

León is impressive, everyone should visit it, it is a must in Spain.

I can't wait to see the Cathedral pics

Thank you Cuartango. I can not be neutral but Yes!!! I think the city worths a visit, or two, or three...

We both enjoy wonderful unspoiled historic gems; Burgos and León are similar in many many ways and because they are not very much known as tourist destinations both keep that special and real charm that we know how to enjoy

[Filandon]

Another street that share houses with the City Wall

[Filandon]

The High School I went to it´s just next to this building and visible from class, I was always dreaming that one day it would be mine to transform it into my dream loft. (I keep dreaming )

[aarhusforever]

Great thread Thank you for sharing your beautiful photes of this old European city

[Kazurro]

Originally Posted by Filandon

The sanctuary of La Virgen del Camino, built in 1961 and with the sculptures of artist José María Subirachs




Interior, the sun entering these windows create a special atmosphere

Really one of the most amazing buildings in Leon. It was built by Pablo Diez Fernandez a leonese who emmigrated to Mexico and became one of the founders of Corona (Coronita over here) and managed it from the 30s until his death in the 70s...

[Bernesga]

what a wonderful job are you doing, filandon!!! Keep posting these nice pictures, we are looking forward to see the medieval buildings and the narrow streets of the old town.

[kzurrin]

Your work is appreciated, Filandón, shot showing you around the city with an incredible quality. My compliments for it and I encourage you to continue with it.

Saludos!!

[Filandon]

Originally Posted by aarhusforever

Great thread Thank you for sharing your beautiful photes of this old European city

I´m glad you enjoyed, and yes, we europeans are very lucky to enjoy so much patrimony

Originally Posted by Kazurro

Really one of the most amazing buildings in Leon. It was built by Pablo Diez Fernandez a leonese who emmigrated to Mexico and became one of the founders of Corona (Coronita over here) and managed it from the 30s until his death in the 70s...

Thank you for the remark

Originally Posted by Bernesga

what a wonderful job are you doing, filandon!!! Keep posting these nice pictures, we are looking forward to see the medieval buildings and the narrow streets of the old town.

Thank you for the compliments, the narrow streets will arrive soon

Originally Posted by kzurrin

Your work is appreciated, Filandón, shot showing you around the city with an incredible quality. My compliments for it and I encourage you to continue with it.

Saludos!!

You are welcome, of course I will continue, I´m having fun doing it