In many ways, this is a typical Central American cathedral. It's spacious, elegant, beautifully designed, and badly in need of restoration. The wooden altar-piece is probably the church's most impressive aspect aesthetically, though at time of review the rich carvings were rather tackily decorated...
Historical Building
Barrio Sutiava, Leon, Nicaragua
Another casualty of the 1979 bombardment, these are probably the most impressive, intact ruins in Leon. The most likely reason for this is that they have been fenced-off, preventing people from committing the kind of sacrilegious acts that apparently take place in the Ruinas de San Sebastien....
Part archaeological museum and part indigenous art gallery, the Museo Adiact is easily spotted by the ornate murals adorning its walls. It features contemporary primitivist art, as well as a few relics from excavations in the area. The place isn't too busy and Justo, the friendly director, will...
This ancient tamarind tree, located in the winding sidestreets of Barrio Subtiava, is said to be over 600 years old. Its most famous moment came in the late 18th century, when Chief Adiact, leader of the Subtiava tribe, was hanged by the Spanish from its branches. The tree is difficult to find and...
Historical Building
Barrio Sutiava, Leon, Nicaragua
The Museo de Arte Sacro is a beautiful collection of religious art which, at time of review (May 2008), was in the middle of moving to a new location. There's nothing to see in the old building, located on the same square as the Iglesia San Juan Bautista, and we were informed...