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Plaza del Grano & Barrio Húmedo, León

Plaza Santa María del Camino, León, Castilla y León

Description

Barrio Húmedo is the nickname given to an area centred around Plaza de San Martín, within the historical centre of León; it includes various architectural highlights such as the Plaza Mayor, the Antiguo Consistorio de León, several palaces/townhouses, and the Plaza Santa Maria del Camino also known as Plaza del Grano. The neighbourhood its known for is nightlife, well supported in that by over 100 bars and clubs, and a multitude of restaurants that generally specialize in regional cuisine. The Plaza del Grano was the marketplace for grains and agricultural products and has retained a medieval, village-like look. The fountain in the centre represents the confluence of the Bernesga and Torío rivers.

Access & Transport

The neighbourhood is directly south of the cathedral and about 1km from León's train station. The main tourist sights are within walking distance.

Instructions & Recommendations

Worth visiting by day for pictures of the monuments and at night for the lively atmosphere.

Meta review

The Barrio Humedo is rated as an unmissable by travel blogs and online reviewers alike who enjoy walking the narrow streets, many of which are pedestrian, and the wealth of monuments. It is also considered a perfect place for 'appear', meaning tapas-bar-hopping, or a proper sit-down meal. The Plaza del Grano however gets mostly good feedback for having retained its quintessentially medieval look and being very photogenic, although some visitors describe it as being a little run of the mill.

Environmental & Social

Urban environment with hardly any green spaces. The flow of tourism is manageable so commercialization is not unsustainable

Conclusion

In our opinion, the Barrio Humedo is one of the main touristic draws of the city, on par with the cathedral and the basilica. The atmosphere is both historical and genuinely local. Great to explore by day and experience by night.

Key positive

Photogenic and lively atmosphere

Central with several attractions

Key negative

None

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:2h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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