Leon is one of those places you like from the first moment. The train station is just across the river from the city and when we couldn’t find a taxi we decided to walk towards the cathedral. That’s when we began to like Leon. The streets are wide and traffic was light at 2:30 in the afternoon. We quickly located a supermarket, several breakfast options and the Hotel Paris where we are staying. The room is small but nicely appointed and it is in the heart of old Leon, only 100 meters from the cathedral. And, surprise, around the corner is yet another building designed by, who else?, Gaudi!
Leon has spread out over the years but the ancient city walls are still intact. We walked the perimeter and found the Church of San Isidoro. It was cute but doesn’t compare the Cathedral of Leon. You can see its towers from miles away and it is no less impressive up close. The architecture is Baroque and it towers above the plaza. But the interior is amazing. It is famous for the quality and quantity of stained glass. Connie is certain we will never see as much stained glass in any cathedral, but I am not so sure. You can never overestimate the capacity for opulence of the Catholic Church.
