Tower sights in Nicaragua
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Iglesia de la Merced
Arguably the most beautiful church in the city, this landmark fronts a plaza popular with young lovers and players after dark. Originally completed in 1539, it was razed by pirates in 1655 and rebuilt with its current Baroque facade between 1781 and 1783. Damaged by Walker's forces in 1854, it was again restored with the current elaborate interior in 1862.
Although Catholics come to see an important image of the Virgen de Fatima, anyone can enjoy climbing the bell tower. The caretaker usually takes people up late morning, but it's worth asking him any time.
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Lookout Point
More so than Big Corn Island, tiny Little Corn embodies the classic tropical Caribbean vibe. Thickly jungled at its heart and fringed by lovely, deserted white-sand beaches interspersed with rocky coves lining the eastern shore, you'll get a fine panoramic view of its natural charms from the mirador (lookout) in the middle of the island. Definitely worth risking a bit of vertigo for!
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Catedral Roof Tour
If it's clear, take the Cathedral Roof Tour, with a spectacular view of the city and smoking volcanoes beyond.
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