Puerta Obispo Crypt (Leon)
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The Crypt of Puerto Obispo was discovered during archaeological digs in 1986 around the southern flank of the Cathedral of Leon. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction due to its immense historical and heritage value.
The crypt preserves the remains of the Roman legionaries of the Porta Principalis Sinistra of the Seventh Germina Camp, as well as the ruins of the spectacular latrines that were part of the baths of said camp.
The area where the crypt is located is large; it is suspected that it could have been larger than the land where the cathedral is currently located.
In the middle of the 19th century, remains were discovered during restoration work carried out in the cathedral. That is why it is speculated that that area is larger, even reaching Regla Square, where others were found.
The Porta Principalis Sinistra was an enclave providing access to what was then a large Roman camp where, in the past, towers of great width and length were found. The remains of these towers can be seen on the north side of the crypt.
Given its age and importance, the Puerta Obispo Crypt has become a mandatory stop for tourists and one of the most visited enclaves by academics and students.
The crypt preserves the remains of the Roman legionaries of the Porta Principalis Sinistra of the Seventh Germina Camp, as well as the ruins of the spectacular latrines that were part of the baths of said camp.
The area where the crypt is located is large; it is suspected that it could have been larger than the land where the cathedral is currently located.
In the middle of the 19th century, remains were discovered during restoration work carried out in the cathedral. That is why it is speculated that that area is larger, even reaching Regla Square, where others were found.
The Porta Principalis Sinistra was an enclave providing access to what was then a large Roman camp where, in the past, towers of great width and length were found. The remains of these towers can be seen on the north side of the crypt.
Given its age and importance, the Puerta Obispo Crypt has become a mandatory stop for tourists and one of the most visited enclaves by academics and students.
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