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León
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One of the oldest cities in the country and traditionally its cultural center. León boasts stunning colonial architecture and is located just a few kilometers from the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of León Viejo.
Overview of León
One of the oldest cities in Nicaragua and traditionally its cultural center. León boasts stunning colonial architecture (including a listed cathedral) and is located just a few kilometers from the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Leon Viejo.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: city.
- Intérêt touristique: (recommended).
- Localisation:
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- Heure locale: .
- Population: 206,264 inhabitants (2016).
- Superficie: 820.19 km².
- Altitude: 109 m.
- Site internet: https://vianica.com/leon
History of León
What to see and do in León
Leon Cathedral
Construction of the building began in the mid-18th century and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and, above all, cultural value.
Construction of the building began in the mid-18th century and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and, above all, cultural value.
In the surrounding area
Leon Viejo
A few kilometres from present-day León, this is where the first Spanish city of León was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a UNESCO-listed archaeological site.
A few kilometres from present-day León, this is where the first Spanish city of León was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a UNESCO-listed archaeological site.
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Leon Cathedral
★★ Construction of the building began in the mid-18th century and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and, above all…
Leon Viejo
★★ A few kilometres from present-day León, this is where the first Spanish city of León was built in the 16th century. Today, it is a…