Fun facts about León
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León was founded in 1575 by viceroy Martín Enríquez de Almanza's order.
León
Mexico
León, officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
From the “History” section
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The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Light was constructed starting in 1746 but halted when the Jesuits were expelled from Mexico.
León
Mexico
León, officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
From the “Historic sites” section
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León is home to the national headquarters of Banco del Bajío.
León
Mexico
León, officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
From the “Economy” section
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León has one of the highest shares of biking and walking trips in Latin America, above 39%.
León
Mexico
León, officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
From the “Transportation” section
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The city's main professional football team, Club León, has won the league championship eight times.
León
Mexico
León, officially León de Los Aldama, is the most populous city and municipal seat of the municipality of León in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
From the “Sports” section
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Photo: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata · CC BY-SA 4.0