Basílica de San Isidoro, León

Name: Basílica de San Isidoro
Address: Plaza de San Isidoro, 4, León, 24003, Spain
Telephone: +34 987 87 61 61

#6 among attractions in León

Top attraction, Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Basílica de San Isidoro de León 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. ()

Local name: Basílica de San Isidoro de León Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 42°36'4"N, 5°34'16"W

Address

Plaza de San Isidoro, 4León 24003 Spain

Contact

+34 987 87 61 61

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Basílica de San Isidoro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: León Cathedral, MUSAC, Casa Botines, Convento de San Marcos.

~1320 ftSE
Iconic stained-glass windows and a museum
León Cathedral, León
7 min walk • The León Cathedral, officially known as Santa María de León Cathedral, is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and one of the most important landmarks in the city of León, Spain. This magnificent structure, also referred to as the "House of Light," is renowned...
0.7 miNW
Contemporary art in avant-garde gallery
MUSAC, León
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of León, Spain, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León, commonly known as MUSAC, is a beacon of modern art and architecture. Since its inauguration in 2005, MUSAC has become an essential destination for art enthusiasts and tourists...
~950 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Casa Botines, León
5 min walk • Casa Botines stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance of Antoni Gaudí, located in the heart of León, Spain. This enchanting building, which now houses a museum, exemplifies Gaudí's unique Modernist style that has drawn art and architecture enthusiasts...
0.6 miW
Gothic-style 16th-century church
Convento de San Marcos, León
15 min walk • The Convento de San Marcos was a convent in León, Spain, that is today an operating luxury parador hotel. It also contains a consecrated church and museum, and is one of the most important monuments of the Renaissance in Spain.
~1000 ftS
Forts and castles, Palace
Palacio de los Guzmanes, León
5 min walk • 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.
~1720 ftNW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Baroque architecture
San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva, León
9 min walk • 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.
~880 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museo de León, León
5 min walk • The Museum of León, located in the Plaza de Santo Domingo in the city of León, is the oldest museum in the province and is dedicated to narrating the history of the province through Archaeology, Art and Ethnography.
0.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Concert hall
Auditorio Ciudad de León, León
11 min walk • The Auditorio Ciudad de León is the municipal auditorium of the Spanish city of León. It was designed by the Madrid architecture studio Mansilla + Tuñón Arquitectos and inaugurated on 3 May 2002.
0.8 miW
Garden, Park
Parque de Quevedo, León
20 min walk • Quevedo Park, is a Spanish urban park of 48,042 m² located in the neighborhood of El Crucero, in the city of León. Its main entrance is located on Avenida de Quevedo, with four other entrances, two on Avenida de la Magdalena and two on Calle Riosol.
~160 ftNW
42°36'5"N • 5°34'17"W
Instituto Bíblico y Oriental, León
1 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~950 ftNE
City wall
Muralla romana, León
5 min walk • The city wall of León is the Roman fortification of the Spanish city of León that delimits the old part of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basílica de San Isidoro?

Nearby attractions include Instituto Bíblico y Oriental, León (1 min walk), Calle Serranos, León (3 min walk), Museo de León, León (5 min walk), Muralla romana, León (5 min walk).

How to get to Basílica de San Isidoro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basílica de San Isidoro:

Bus

Ramón y Cajal, 43 • Lines: 1, 12 (3 min walk)
Padre Isla, 36 • Lines: 10, 11, M6B (5 min walk)

Train

León (18 min walk)
Asunción/Universidad (28 min walk)