León: from Gaudí to the 21st century
León: from Gaudí to the 21st century
Accompanied by a degree in History and an official tourist guide, in this visit we will learn about the changes that our city underwent with the arrival of the railroad, the growth of the bourgeoisie and the leap to modernity that León made in the change from the 19th to the 21st century.We will discover what Gaudí's work in León meant and the radical change that a city underwent that, until the arrival of the railroad, seemed anchored in the past.A modern city, inspired by the Eixample of Barcelona, which today works to overcome the challenges imposed by the rapid changes that the 21st century brings us.
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Museo Casa Botines Gaudi
The visit begins in the Plaza de San Marcelo, in front of the Casa Botines, the work of Antonio Gaudí, whose interior we will visit.
1 hourPlaza de Santo Domingo
From Botines we will go to the Plaza de Santo Domingo where we will discover the starting point of the development of León in the last years of the 19th century.
Gran Vía San Marcos. 2
On a tour of the Gran Vía de San Marcos, we will discover the differences between the original project and the final execution and we will recover the memory of such notable places as the Plaza de la Inmaculada, which has so many memories for the people of León.
Calle Alcázar de Toledo
Where we will discover buildings as unique as the neo-Mudejar chalet that is still preserved on this street.
Avenida Ordoño II
It is the main artery of the Ensanche de León we will visit the Alfageme building, the Lubén house or the Chueca Goitia building.
Plaza de Santo Domingo
And, finally, we cannot forget the "Vieja Negrilla" one of the most outstanding sculptures of the Ensanche and to which the people of Leon have a special affection.
Included
- Individual radio guides
- Official guide
Not Included
- Access ticket to Casa Botines (over 8 years: € 8)
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.