Fun facts about León
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León Viejo, the ruins of the original city of León, were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
León
Nicaragua
León is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2022, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 213,718.
From the “History” section
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The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of León is the largest cathedral in Central America.
León
Nicaragua
León is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2022, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 213,718.
From the “Heritage” section
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Cerro Negro volcano, one of the youngest in the world, has caused significant destruction to León since its formation in 1850.
León
Nicaragua
León is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2022, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 213,718.
From the “Geography” section
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The Church of Sutiava is the oldest intact church in León, completed in 1710.
León
Nicaragua
León is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2022, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 213,718.
From the “Heritage” section
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Anastasio Somoza García was shot and mortally wounded in León on 21 September 1956.
León
Nicaragua
León is the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. Founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it is the capital and largest city of León Department. As of 2022, the municipality of León has an estimated population of 213,718.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Claudioruiz67 · CC0