León - Plazuela de San Marcelo
In the Plazuela de San Marcelo, the hub of the León's traffic, are a number of important buildings.
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Casa de Botines
The most striking building in the Plazuela de San Marcelo is the Casa de Botines on the north side of the square, a Neo-Gothic building by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1894). It is now occupied by a bank.
Palacio de los Guzmanes
On the northeast side of the Plazuela de San Marcelo stands the Palacio de los Guzmanes (1560), a building in the style of an Italian palazzo which is now occupied by the Diputación Provincial. It has an imposing facade, with round-headed arches, large corner towers and wrought-iron balconies.
San Marcelo
The Plazuela de San Marcelo takes its name from the church of San Marcelo (1588-1627), with a reliquary containing the saint's remains.