Centro de Interpretación del Reino de León (Palacio del Conde Luna)
Municipal centre in the Palacio del Conde Luna that traces the history of the Kingdom of León from 910 across eight rooms, with free admission.
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About the museum
The Palacio del Conde Luna was built in the 14th century on the commission of Pedro Suárez de Quiñones and Juana González de Bazán. From 1442 it was part of the entailed estate (mayorazgo) of Pedro Suárez II, and for many years it was the seat of the Tribunal of the Holy Inquisition. It stands in the south-west corner of the former city wall and retains the central body of the façade, in ashlar stone, with a Gothic portal. It was declared a Historic Monument in 1931 and reopened to the public in 2009 after restoration.
The Centro de Interpretación del Reino de León, run by León town council, occupies eight rooms of the palace. Through an educational route, teaching material and thematic tours, it tells the story of the kingdom from its origins in 910. It highlights the kingdom’s role in legal history: the earliest known declaration of rights in the West is attributed to Alfonso IX, and the Cortes of 1188, with representatives of towns and cities, are presented as the first of a democratic character.
The displays include pieces from the church of Palat del Rey and replicas of the Bote de Braga and the Cristo de Carrizo, whose originals are kept in the León Museum. The centre also has an assembly hall and organises guided visits and dramatised visits.
Highlights
- History of the Kingdom of León from 910 across eight rooms
- The Cortes of 1188 and the early declaration of rights of Alfonso IX
- Replicas of the Bote de Braga and the Cristo de Carrizo
- Pieces from the church of Palat del Rey
- Palace from the 14th century with a Gothic portal and a Renaissance tower
- Free guided visits and free admission
Permanent exhibition
- El Reino de León – Educational route through eight rooms on the history of the Kingdom of León from 910, with replicas of the Bote de Braga and the Cristo de Carrizo and pieces from the church of Palat del Rey.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de León
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Guided visits for groups, school groups and associations are free and are booked by email (correo@turismodeleon.com) or by phone on 616 746 722. |
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Free admission, including for guided visits.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The palace is on the Plaza del Conde Luna, in León’s old town, at the south-west corner of the former city wall.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Assembly hall.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photographs and videos are permitted, with flash and tripod. |
| Good to know | Eating and drinking inside is not permitted, and animals are not allowed in, except guide dogs. Dramatised visits are also organised. |
