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The City of Leon is located 327km NW of Madrid, and 196km N of Salamanca. Once the heartbeat of a great kingdom, today Leon is a sleepy provincial city off the beaten track. But its wealth of old monuments, and its first class accommodations, Makes the town well worth a visit.

Once the most important city of Christian Spain, this old cathedral town was the capital of a centuries old kingdom that 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, but virtually everything of interest to visitor's monuments, restaurants, and hotels can be covered on foot.

The city is the principal and most significant leather-working centre of 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. Gold and silver mines, embroideries, steel production, textiles and soaps are other important trade and industries. The mountain villages offer their own architectural gems, ski runs, and tasty local trout and meat. Also, the region is predominantly famous for its soft-spoken, unspoiled Castilian accent. Leon is an excellent place to experience the tranquility of the Spanish heartland.