San Juan de Dios Church and Garden

• Martyrs Square

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  Plaza de los Mártires

  The name of this square commemorates a local power struggle between different political factions which took place in 1946. The square is surrounded on three sides by beautiful neoclassic archways.

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Museums

• Museum of the City of León

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  Museo de la Ciudad de León

  Devoted to the history of the city of León.

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  Tue-Fri 09:00-14:30, 17:00-19:30; Sat Sun 10:00-14:00

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• Triumphal Arch

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  Arco de la Calzada de los Héroes

  Built in 1893 to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the Mexican Independence. The centerpiece of this neoclassic arch is a bronze lion which was donated by local bullfighter Antonio Valdez.

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• Catedral Basílica de León

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  Catedral Metropolitana de León

  This cathedral dates back to 1975 and has interior chapels and a baroque-style facade. The Virgin of Light, patron saint of León since 1849 is worshipped here.

  Hours

  Mon-Sat 10:00-14:00, 17:00-19:00; Sun 10:00-14:00

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Museums

• Museum of Religious Art

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  Museo de Arte Sacro

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  Tue-Fri 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:30; Sat 10:00-18:30; Sun 10:00-14:00

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• Bullfighting Museum

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  Museo Panteón Taurino

  This restaurant and bar is distinguished by tables which are the headstones of bullfighter who died in the bullring. It is considered a museum as it contains a large collection of bullfighting history and memorabilia.

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