Palacio de los Guzmanes

León


León's recurring Renaissance theme finds expression in the splendid Palacio de los Guzmanes (1560), where the facade and patio stand out. The latter is accessible only by a free guided tour that leaves regularly from 11.30am to 4.30pm.


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