León

León, Spain: Rooster of the Basilica of San Isidoro de León on display in the museum of San Isidoro Royal Collegiate Church. The Pre-Islamic Near Eastern wind vane originally stood on top of the church's Torre Del Gallo (Tower of the Rooster) where a replica now stands. The artifact is an iconic symbol of the city of León.

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Contained in galleries: Camino Francés, Castile and León

León, Spain: Rooster of the Basilica of San Isidoro de León on display in the museum of San Isidoro Royal Collegiate Church. The Pre-Islamic Near Eastern wind vane originally stood on top of the church's Torre Del Gallo (Tower of the Rooster) where a replica now stands. The artifact is an iconic symbol of the city of León.