🏰 León: A Timeless Gem of Spain 😍

Founded during the Roman Empire, León served as the capital of the medieval Kingdom of León (one of the four kingdoms that formed Spain) and a key stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.🏠 Nestled in northwest Spain’s Castilla y León autonomous region, it borders Asturias and Galicia. 📸 Highlights: Basilica de San Isidoro 🏛️—One of Spain’s most important Romanesque buildings, its current structure dates back to the 11th century, built atop a former Roman temple of Mercury ⚡. Charming streetscapes of León’s Old Town 🏮🌆. The iconic lion crest symbolizing the Kingdom of León and the city itself 🦁. León Cathedral ⛪—A masterpiece of Gothic architecture (construction began in the 13th century). Casa Botines —An early work by Antoni Gaudí, showcasing his signature style! #HistoryBuff #UKStudentsAbroad #EuropeanAdventures 🇪🇸✨