Convento de San Marcos, León

Name: Convento de San Marcos
Address: Plaza San Marcos, 6, León, 24002, Spain
Telephone: +34 987 23 73 00

#4 among attractions in León

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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. It is one of the greatest architectural jewels of León, together with the Cathedral, the Basilica of San Isidoro and la Casa Botines. It has a highly ornamental plateresque facade. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 42°36'6"N, 5°34'56"W

Address

Plaza San Marcos, 6León 24002 Spain

Contact

+34 987 23 73 00

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Day trips

Convento de San Marcos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: León Cathedral, MUSAC, Casa Botines, Palacio de los Guzmanes.

0.8 miE
Iconic stained-glass windows and a museum
León Cathedral, León
21 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...
~1790 ftN
Contemporary art in avant-garde gallery
MUSAC, León
9 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...
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Casa Botines, León
16 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 miE
Forts and castles, Palace
Palacio de los Guzmanes, León
17 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.
0.6 miE
Medieval church with pantheon and museum
Basílica de San Isidoro, León
15 min walk • 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.
~1770 ftNE
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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museo de León, León
16 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.
~890 ftE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Concert hall
Auditorio Ciudad de León, León
5 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.
~1040 ftW
Garden, Park
Parque de Quevedo, León
6 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.
0.5 miE
42°36'5"N • 5°34'17"W
Instituto Bíblico y Oriental, León
14 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.7 miE
City wall
Muralla romana, León
19 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 Convento de San Marcos?

Nearby attractions include Auditorio Ciudad de León, León (5 min walk), Parque de Quevedo, León (6 min walk), San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva, León (9 min walk), MUSAC, León (9 min walk).

How to get to Convento de San Marcos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convento de San Marcos:

Bus

Avda. Reyes Leoneses • Lines: 11, 12, 13, M6B (4 min walk)
Suero Quiñones, 27 • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)

Train

León (12 min walk)
Asunción/Universidad (33 min walk)