León Sights

  1. Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián

    An artistic treasure-trove set in two attractive colonial buildings on opposite sides of the street, this gallery boasts an impressive collection indeed. From European masters (Chagall, Picasso) to a stunning assembly of Latin American art, including Pre-Columbian ceramics and contemporary Nicaraguan painting, it's simply unmissable.

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  2. Galería de Héroes y Mártires

    Monuments to León's more recent history include the Galería de Héroes y Mártires, run by mothers of FSLN veterans and fallen heroes. There's some signage in English and Spanish, but you're here to look into the eyes of more than 300 revolutionaries, mostly pimply faced teens with feathered disco haircuts, and wonder if you would be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to free your country from dictatorship. A small craft shop supports the gallery.

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