The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (Museum of Contemporary Art) has gained significant recognition after its opening in April 2005. Designed by the creative team of Mansilla & Tuñón, this museum is definitely worth a visit especially if you are a lover of modern art and inclined to know about this exceedingly fascinating city. Several exhibitions here display the works of budding contemporary artists. Furthermore, there are sections that showcase paintings and statues while others retell and recapture the city's long and intriguing history.
Located in the bustling city of Leon, Palacio de los Deportes de León is a state-of-the-art indoor sports complex, which is most commonly used for basketball and handball leagues. Home to the CB Ademar León handball team, an empty seat during matches featuring the home team is hard to come by in this 5,188 capacity stadium. Having hosted the 1970 Basketball Cup finals and the entire tournament in 1997 as well as the Handball Cup in 1972 and 1996, the arena is one of the most recognized and best equipped for major tournaments in the region.
The Monastery of San Pedro de Eslonza in Gradefes dates back to 912. It underwent a number of structural changes since then, even damaged completely during the Moorish reign in Gradefes and was reconstructed in 1099. What stands today however are the remains of this Baroque-styled structure.
Built in the year 1677, Plaza Mayor is the main square of this beautiful Spanish city. The square is characterized by buildings like El Mirador, which stands out due to its Baroque architecture. Interestingly, Plaza Mayor is actually trapezoidal in shape, a feature unique to it.
Sports enthusiasts in Leon have a number of avenues for entertainment and recreation. One of them is the Estadio Hispanico. This field is where live soccer action in the city unfolds, with teams from all over the region competing for the coveted position of being the best team. If you are a soccer fan then you would definitely want to head here and enjoy a match or two. Besides soccer matches, this stadium also is host to some cultural events like concerts, gigs, fairs and a lot more.