Iglesia de San Marcelo, León

Name: Iglesia de San Marcelo
Address: Calle Legión VII, 2, León, 24003, Spain
Telephone: +34 886 90 78 87

#14 among attractions in León

Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The parish church of San Marcelo de Tánger, patron saint of León, is located between the square to which it gives its name and the Plaza de Santo Domingo, in the heart of the capital. It contrasts for its Palladian sobriety,

with other singular buildings of León that share its visual space: Edificio Pallarés, Casa Botines, Consistorio Viejo and Palacio de los Guzmanes. This church is the headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross and the Brotherhood of Santa Marta and the Holy Supper.

Coordinates: 42°35'52"N, 5°34'17"W

Address

Calle Legión VII, 2León 24003 Spain

Contact

+34 886 90 78 87

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Day trips

Iglesia de San Marcelo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1380 ftNE
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...
0.8 miNW
Contemporary art in avant-garde gallery
MUSAC, León
22 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...
~260 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Casa Botines, León
2 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 miNW
Gothic-style 16th-century church
Convento de San Marcos, León
16 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.
~270 ftNE
Forts and castles, Palace
Palacio de los Guzmanes, León
2 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.
~1170 ftN
Medieval church with pantheon and museum
Basílica de San Isidoro, León
6 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Baroque architecture
San Juan y San Pedro de Renueva, León
13 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.
~290 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Museo de León, León
2 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.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Concert hall
Auditorio Ciudad de León, León
14 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
21 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.
~1310 ftN
42°36'5"N • 5°34'17"W
Instituto Bíblico y Oriental, León
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia de San Marcelo?

Nearby attractions include Casa Botines, León (2 min walk), Palacio de los Guzmanes, León (2 min walk), Museo de León, León (2 min walk), Biblioteca Pública Provincial de León, León (5 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia de San Marcelo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia de San Marcelo:

Bus

Santo Domingo • Lines: 11, 8 (1 min walk)
Sto. Domingo • Lines: 12 (2 min walk)

Train

León (15 min walk)