Daily Travel Photo: Cathedral of Mary’s Assumption


León Nicaragua Main Cathedral

Cathedral of Mary's Assumption in León

This is the Cathedral of Mary’s Assumption in the central park of León. It is over 300 years old, and is the biggest cathedral in Central America. The remains of the famous Nicaraguan poet Rubén Dario are buried within the church under the statue of a lion.

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11 Great Responses! Add Yours Below...


  1. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures
    February 13, 2011 at 11:05 am #

    Such an awesome capture!!! I missed Leon when I was in Nica, I’m still sad about that.
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  2. David from Quillcards
    February 13, 2011 at 12:21 pm #

    Great wide-angle shot, and the kids on the bike set it off really well. Did you get to go inside the cathedral?
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  3. Mina
    February 13, 2011 at 3:10 pm #

    love this, even the clouds are perfect! and the guys and little kid in white make it even better. =)

  4. Ted Nelson
    February 14, 2011 at 11:25 am #

    I agree that the double bike shot in front of the church really sets off the picture.
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  5. Pat
    February 14, 2011 at 5:24 pm #

    Glad to hear you like Leon. We love your great photos.

  6. Rebecca
    February 15, 2011 at 7:10 pm #

    Love this photo – the beautiful decay of the building, the sky, the guys on bikes. Great shot!
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  7. Stephanie
    February 17, 2011 at 9:03 am #

    Nubes!

  8. Christy
    February 24, 2011 at 1:55 pm #

    Great composition. I’m just going to say it, LOVE your photography.
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