Museo Sierra-Pambley

León


This stately house dates from the 19th century and was built by Segundo Sierra-Pambley, who founded one of the first schools in the region in 1887. The rooms cover two floors with original furniture (much of it French) and unexpected treasures, like 19th-century schoolbooks, children's toys and a very early movie projector. Free guided tours leave on the hour.


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