Sunday, August 31, 2014

León





The Parador of León has 300 guest rooms, several banquet rooms, many sitting areas, an attached chapel, a library, a restaurant, a cafe bar, an interior cloister and several stone staircases, not to mention tapestries, carved statues and paintings of important nobles. It started out as a hostal - hospital in the 12th century for pilgrims walking the Camino, then later was given over to the Knights of Santiago. It has a Renaissance facade now  because it was reconstructed in the 16th century. The Camino passes right by the front of this. We feel pretty good starting out our walk from a hospital.... 

 


4 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos and detail shots. Mom- I can see why you are so inspired by these paradors. More please!

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