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San Marcos monastery

The convent is one of the masterpieces of the Spanish Plateresque style. It was entrusted by the Catholic Kings, used as hospital for pilgrims in the way of St. James. The church of the convent has a Latin cross plan, consists of a wide nave covered by star- shape rib vaults.

The sacristy, by Juan de Badajoz, has three star- shape vaults. The medallions that decorate the cloister, Renaissance and Baroque, belong to the same author, and the floral ornamentation belongs to Juan de Juni. We should also highlight the sacristy.

The set of chairs the choir was finished in 1542, by Guillén Doncel, with the possible collaboration of Juan de Juni, author of all the representations of the apostles and some saints.

The monastery houses the Museo de León, with a wide epigraphic collection, with objects from Prehistory as well as Classic, Middle Age and Renaissance and Baroque objects.

Nowadays is a state-run tourist hotel.

Built: XVI Century

Author: P. de Larrea, J. de Orozco, Martín de Villarreal

Style: Renaissance

Category: Religious

Type: Convent

Plan your visit

Address and telephone

Plaza San Marcos, s/n. 24002 León
+34 987 23 7300

Opening times

1 July to 30 September
- Tuesday to Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sundays and Public Holidays: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1 October to 30 June
- Tuesday to Saturday: from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sundays and Public holidays: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Prices

General entrance ticket: 1.20 €.
Reduced price of entry: Sundays and Public holidays (retired people, people over 65 years old, volunteering, students, youth card and children under 18 years old).

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