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Palacio de los Guzmanes
Plaza de San Marcelo 6, 24003
León
Castilla y León
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Type: Sightseeing
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34 98 729 210
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The somber mansion is composed of heavy gray stone masonry and dark slate roofs with narrow spires rising from the front corners. Almost as an afterthought, Gaudí decided to add a sculpture of his native Cataluña’s patron Saint George slaying an alligator, perhaps to give the place a little life. The Palacio de los Guzmanes faces the Plaza de San Marcelo across from the Ayuntamiento or town hall. It was built in the 16th century around the same time as the Renaissance palace was going up and the heavy ironwork that characterizes it was installed. Today it serves as the offices of the County Council.
To the rear of the palace is the Parque de El Cid, named for the legendary anti-hero who once lived just down the street. A few Roman ruins have been preserved in the park. If you happen to be in town on Saturday, an outdoor market is held in the Plaza Mayor.
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