Antigua Catedral de Managua
Antigua Catedral de Managua
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,125 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Located near the Plaza dela Revolution, this Antiguo Catedral can be easily visited. Entrance is not allowed due to the danger imposed of falling bricks and other materials.
I briefly took pictures of this cathedral and wondered how it might have looked prior to being damaged by the earthquake.
I briefly took pictures of this cathedral and wondered how it might have looked prior to being damaged by the earthquake.
Written 6 December 2022
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OnwardTraveller
Southampton, UK1,062 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Very few old cathedrals in this decayed state exist around the world. It’s a shame this one is roped off to stop visitors but that must now be for safety’s sake. Worth a look if you are in the area.
Written 17 August 2022
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Tiffany
Managua, Nicaragua71 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
The Antigua Catedral or "old cathedral" is a beautiful piece of architecture in the heart of Managua.
The structure is only to be observed from afar, as you are unable to go inside due to the aging state of the structure.
If you would like to see a beautiful piece of history in the capital of Managua, the Antigua Catedral is a must see. Managua is filled with such history and the city tries to preserve what is left of it.
We went during the COVID-19 pandemic, some months after the pandemic started. The Antigua Catedral was still open at the time and is still currently accepting visitors. The Catedral closes fairly early, at 1PM noon.
The structure is only to be observed from afar, as you are unable to go inside due to the aging state of the structure.
If you would like to see a beautiful piece of history in the capital of Managua, the Antigua Catedral is a must see. Managua is filled with such history and the city tries to preserve what is left of it.
We went during the COVID-19 pandemic, some months after the pandemic started. The Antigua Catedral was still open at the time and is still currently accepting visitors. The Catedral closes fairly early, at 1PM noon.
Written 23 September 2020
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Katrin E
Frankfurt, Germany23 contributions
Nov 2019
It's good to see from outside. I wanted to go inside but everything was closed because the church collapses. Such a shame.
Written 11 December 2019
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Panamajoe2017
Sechelt, Canada319 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Really incredible cathedral, what there is left of it. Nice to see at night when it is lit up. Lots of history here.
Written 3 December 2019
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DaniloQvd
Miami, FL114 contributions
Nov 2019 • Business
This Cathedral was built in 1928 with an elegant European style but in 1972 during the earthquake the structure suffered major damage therefore it hasn’t been in use since that date. The big clock on the right tower stops at 12.35 am, the time of the earthquake. If you love history you most go there.
Written 18 November 2019
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Paulino G
New York City, NY126 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Beautiful cathedral at most see In Nicaragua I recommend to everyone .area is awesome .😀go and see this
Written 27 July 2019
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Ahaya's World
Managua, Nicaragua25 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Government corruption and just neglect have left this ornate structure a near ruin. Unlike similar structures in Granada or even in Guatemala, the Cathedral Antigua de Managua is in need of restoration and soon. Otherwise, there are a few plaques outside and inside the building that detail the history of the cathedral as well as how it fit into the local religious, cultural and political history. Be prepared to do some walking and maybe grab a taxista who does not over charge and who knows the local historical sites to see. Otherwise a bus ride is fine. Brush up on your Spanish or have your traveler's "Spanish" memorized. I do not recommend having your phone out while using a translator app. By the way, the information plaques about the cathedral are in Spanish.
Written 12 November 2018
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LuisVanegas
Chinandega, Nicaragua106 contributions
Dec 2017
Visiting the cathedral from the outside and sightseeing all the sorrounding buildings is the right way to understand Managua and its history. This area used to be the center of Managua in the 70's, today it is part of the must to visit places in the capital city
Written 7 August 2018
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Jennifer A
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Oct 2017 • Friends
There isn’t much to do besides look at the building and read things on it. It was really hot on the outside. Around it is really pretty though.
Written 6 August 2018
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