Plaza del Grano
A cobbled medieval square with the Church of Santa María del Mercado and a fountain, the most old-world corner of León
Plaza del Grano (also known as Plaza de Santa María) is one of León's best-preserved old squares. Its ground is still laid with ancient river-cobble mosaics, and at its centre stands a Baroque fountain symbolising two rivers. On one side is the Romanesque Church of Santa María del Mercado, and around the square are old houses with wooden balconies. The square was once a grain market. It is quiet and rarely crowded, ideal for photos and a relaxed afternoon sit, and it is a one- to two-minute walk from the southern end of the Húmeda quarter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Barrio Húmedo
- Plaza Mayor
- Casa Botines
- Museum of León
- León Cathedral
- Basilica of San Isidoro & Royal Pantheon
- Walls of León
- Convent of San Marcos