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History Museum Attractions In Leon

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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 2016, the municipality of León had an projected population of 206,264.León is located along the Río Chiquito , some 90 kilometres northwest of Managua, and some 18 km east of the Pacific Ocean coast. León has long been the political and intellectual center of the nation and its National Autonomous University of Nicaragua was founded in 1813, making it the second oldest university in Central America. León is also an important industrial, agricultural, and commercia...
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History Museum Attractions In Leon

  • 1. Museum of Legends and Traditions (Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas) Leon
    El Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas is located in León, Nicaragua. The museum building was once the infamous XXI jail where, from 1921 to 1979, many prisoners were tortured. Today, the prison cells depict Nicaraguan traditions and legends through puppet illustration, while wall paintings portray how tortured prisoners suffered. The museum charges an admission fee. A Spanish guided tour is available.
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