Managua Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de Managua) in Managua

Managua Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de Managua)

Managua, Nicaragua

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Catholic cathedral in Managua, Nicaragua

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Why is the cathedral metropolitana important?

This cathedral is a celebration of many styles and influences over time. This cathedral also represents the conquests of the Spanish over the Aztecs, as it exists on top of the former site of the Templo Mayor, the main temple where the Aztecs would have celebrated their gods.

Does Nicaragua have two capitals?

Cities: Capital--Managua (pop. 1 million). Other cities--Leon, Granada, Jinotega, Matagalpa, Chinandega, Masaya. Terrain: Extensive Atlantic coastal plains rising to central interior mountains; narrow Pacific coastal plain interrupted by volcanoes.