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León and nearby Guanajuato host the Mexican round of the World Rally Championship.
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.
Templo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles
This church was built at the end of the 18th century and is churrigueresque in design.
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.
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.
Templo y Jardin San Juan de Dios
This age-old romantic spot is regularly visited by local residents.
Explora Centro de Ciencias
This interactive science center and park is 9,500 m², and contains four large halls (Man, Water, Communication and Movement), IMAX theater science classroom, workshops and temporary exhibits.