The
Historic Town Of León - Travel Review
by: Jakob Jelling
León is a town highly rich
in traditions and historical past, and is widely
known throughout the entire country due to it,
although it is a quiet and tranquil spot most of
the year. This town is located towards the
central area of Spain, within the region known
as Castilla y León, and borders with Asturias,
Galicia, Zamora and Palencia.
The history of the
province of León, Spain can be traced back to many
centuries ago when Celtic tribes would inhabit
in this area. Some remains from such period of
time have been found within the region of León,
being a clear sign of their pass through it.
From that époque on, this town has left many
different objects, constructions, and art works
from many different periods and historical
events, many of them still available for
visitors to meet them.
The Templar Knights are
among the most interesting inhabitants the town
of León has had. This inhabitants have left
their mark spread throughout the city through
several interesting constructions such as
fortifications and castles. Nowadays, many of
these fortifications and castles built by the
Templar Knights during the Middle Ages can be
still visited and observed, being among the main
attractions of León.
Another interesting
attraction this town offers is the chance of
fishing trout. Every year people from many
different spots approach León in order to fish
trout since it is widely known due to the
important amount of these fish that can be found
in this area and the propitious spots the town
offers for practicing this activity. This way,
fishing is another fact by which León is widely
known throughout the region of León and Castilla
as well as in other regions.
Despite the interesting
characteristics and the variety of attractions
León offers, it has managed to remain a quiet
place without receiving important amounts of
tourists and without becoming crowded at any
time of the year. This characteristic can turn
this destination into an especially attractive
one for those who enjoy quiet spots where they
could relax and walk around while enjoying the
typical environment that every local inhabitant
would perceive. |