Visit Catedral de la Asunción, the largest cathedral in Central America. A World Heritage Site, the imposing 18th-century cathedral was the first Catholic diocese in Nicaragua. Admire the grandiose building, designed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Baroque, Gothic, and Neoclassical. Step inside to see the luminous interior, featuring notable artworks such as a Flemish altarpiece and national artist Antonio Sarria's depiction of the stations of the cross. Some prominent nationals are laid to rest here, including poet Ruben Dario. Climb to the roof for panoramic views of the scenic city surroundings. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Catedral de la Asunción by using our Leon day trip planning site.
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From walking around the Cathedral on all 4 sides covering its entire perimeter of "quite a bit of length" to looking up inside at the great arches overhead built on a "pretty grand scale", this great.... more »
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75 min wonderful panoramic drive from Corinto port to Leon. Time pass fast as we were enjoying the views and the information given by our guide . The bus stoped right in the back of La Asuncion... more »
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Its beautiful! There's incredible paintings inside. 98 cordoba to walk on the roof. Worth it! Inside is free to enjoy. Please be respectful, people are praying. Take your shoes off on the freshly painted part of the roof. Be warned, it's very hard on the eyes on a sunny day from the sun reflecting off the white paint, so bring sunglasses.
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Good view of the whole city.
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