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Apr 16, 2025

　　León's recurring Renaissance theme finds expression in the splendid Palacio de los Guzmanes (1560), where the facade and patio stand out. The latter is accessible only by a free guided tour that leaves regularly from 11.30am to 4.30pm.

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