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Nicaragua: Granada: ‘La Gran Sultana’.

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

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Granada is one of Nicaragua’s most important cities. It has been known as 'La Gran Sultana' for centuries due to its beautiful colonial-style architecture. File swm

View of the Calzada with its colourful, characteristic colonial-style buildings. File swm

The cathedral dates back to 1880. It features a classical façade, a Renaissance dome and pointed and semicircular arches. File swm

The Bishop’s Palace. Built around 1913, it is in the Neoclassical style. File swm

As in many other colonial cities in Latin America, the Central Park lies in the centre of the city and is the heart of Granada’s community. File swm

In Granada’s Central Park, you can enjoy traditional dishes (including vigorón) and music. File swm

The House of the Three Worlds. A meeting place for local cultures. File swm

Horse-drawn carriages serving as local taxis. File swm

Lake Cocibolca. File swm

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