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| León is a town highly rich in traditions and historical | | | | Middle Ages can be still visited and observed, being |
| past, and is widely known throughout the entire country | | | | among the main attractions of León. |
| due to it, although it is a quiet and tranquil spot most of | | | | Another interesting attraction this town offers is the |
| the year. | | | | chance of fishing trout. Every year people from many |
| This town is located towards the central area of Spain, | | | | different spots approach León in order to fish trout |
| within the region known as Castilla y León, and | | | | since it is widely known due to the important amount |
| borders with Asturias, Galicia, Zamora and Palencia. | | | | of these fish that can be found in this area and the |
| The history of the province of León can be traced | | | | propitious spots the town offers for practicing this |
| back to many centuries ago when Celtic tribes would | | | | activity. This way, fishing is another fact by which |
| inhabit in this area. Some remains from such period of | | | | León is widely known throughout the region of León |
| time have been found within the region of León, being | | | | and Castilla as well as in other regions. |
| a clear sign of their pass through it. From that | | | | Despite the interesting characteristics and the variety |
| époque on, this town has left many different | | | | of attractions León offers, it has managed to remain |
| objects, constructions, and art works from many | | | | a quiet place without receiving important amounts of |
| different periods and historical events, many of them | | | | tourists and without becoming crowded at any time of |
| still available for visitors to meet them. | | | | the year. This characteristic can turn this destination |
| The Templar Knights are among the most interesting | | | | into an especially attractive one for those who enjoy |
| inhabitants the town of León has had. This inhabitants | | | | quiet spots where they could relax and walk around |
| have left their mark spread throughout the city through | | | | while enjoying the typical environment that every local |
| several interesting constructions such as fortifications | | | | inhabitant would perceive. |
| and castles. Nowadays, many of these fortifications | | | | |