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The City of Leon is located 327km NW of Madrid and 196km North of Salamanca. Once the heartbeat of a great Kingdom it is a sleepy provincial city today off the beaten track. However, its wealth of old monuments and its first class accommodations Makes the town well worth a visit.
Once the most important city of Christian Espane this old cathedral town was the capital for century's for Spain but declined following the uniting with Castile. Today it is the gateway from old Castile to the northwestern routes of Galicia. It is an extensive city with a wealth architecture and monuments of interest to visitor's that can be covered on foot. There are plenty of restaurants and hotels.
The city is the principal and the most significant leather-working center for the country and is frequently recognized as the shoe capital. Its impressive factories manufacture high-quality shoes as well as saddles, boots and other leather goods. Furthermore, gold and silver mines, embroideries, steel production, textiles and soaps are another important trade and industries. The mountain villages offer their own architectural gems, ski runs, and tasty local trout and meat. And the region is famous for its soft-spoken unspoiled Castilian accent. This is an excellent place to experience the tranquility of the Spanish heartland.
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