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For the best view over the city with the volcano range in the background, head to this historical fortress southwest of León. During the Somoza dictatorship, the fortress was used both to control the city and as a prison for political opponents. Best reached from Sutiava, but there is also a road from Barrio Guadalupe.
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Ruins of the first church in León, built in the first half of the 16th century in the old indigenous community of Sutiava. After the relocation of León in 1610, it served as Nicaragua's cathedral until 1622. At the end of the 17th century it had become too small for the growing indigenous population, and new much larger church was built two blocks to the east. The church was destroyed in 1835 due to the eruption of Volcán Cosigüina, and it was never rebuilt. The ruins now serve as a quite and beautiful archeological site.
A baroque chapel completed in 1718, with a simple but beautiful exterior. Of four small historic chapels in Sutiava, this is the only one that survived the turbulent times of the early 19th century.
Built between 1698 and 1710, this is th second largest churches in León, serving a traditionally indigenous community in Sutiava. The rustic wood interior is a pleasant deviance from the often ornate styles that are typical of most León churches.
Dedicated to San Nicolás de Tolentino, this is one of the oldest churches in León, built in 1618. It has many beautiful statues of different saints.
The main church in the southern part of León, built at the end of the 19th century. Unlike the typical west facing entrance of other León churches, the entrance faces north towards the cathedral.
Two swimming pools, water slides and a splash area for children.