Convent of San Marcos, León

Convent of San Marcos, León

The convent of San Marcos in León, Spain 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.

Convent of San Marcos

Coordinates: 42°36′5.8″N 5°34′55.2″W / 42.601611°N 5.582°W / 42.601611; -5.582



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