Leon Cathedral is an architectural monument in Nicaragua , located in the city of Leon .
| Cathedral | |
| Leon Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| isp. Catedral de león | |
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| A country |  Nicaragua |
| City | Leon |
| Denomination | Catholicism |
| Diocese | |
| Architectural style | |
| Building | 1747 - 1814 years |
 World Heritage Site | |
| León Cathedral (Leon Cathedral) | |
| Link | No. 1236 in the World Heritage List ( en ) |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Turning on | 2011 ( 35th session ) |
It was erected in the period from 1747 to 1814 (although a full-fledged architectural project was developed only in 1762 ) and was consecrated by Pope Pius IX in 1860 [1] . It is the largest cathedral in Central America . The cathedral is famous for the statue of the Virgin Mary created for it at the beginning of the 20th century , many famous people of Nicaragua are buried in it.
In 2011, the cathedral was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List [1] and became the second monument from this list in the country.
Leon Cathedral (Nicaragua), the titans on the pediment of the cathedral
See also
- Leon Viejo
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Nicaragua: The Cathedral of Leon is recognized as a World Heritage Site . BuenoLatina (June 29, 2011). The appeal date is May 12, 2014.