 Granada was founded in 1524 and is the oldest city in central america established during the Spanish occupation. The city has a fascinating history during colonial times Granada was attacked repeatedly by pirates.
At various times during the 19th century, the city was the nation's capital. Managua was finally given this distinction, ending decades of fighting between conservative Granada and liberal León for national dominence. Granada was sought after,
captured, and destroyed by mercenaries
from the United States led by William
Walker of Tennessee.
Granada's catholic
past and present are evident in the
dominating architecture of the newly-restored, red cathedral domes in the
centre of town, the Iglesia Guadelupe
nearer the water front, which still bears
the soot of Walker's burning of the city
in 1856, the Iglesia La Merced to the
west of the parque, whose reconstructed
tower is today used as a commanding
from which to take in sweeping vistas of the area.
Iglesia Xalteva a half a
kilometre further west limits the
original spanish settlement boundary, and finally nearer the centre of the city, the Convento San Francisco (1529), the first church built by the spanish in Granada, is today a cultural centre and visual icon of the city. This is a city forged in the full fury of religious and political spirit. Today, the spirit of life here is much more tranquilo and welcoming. |
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CASA SILAS B & B
206 Calle La Concepción
Granada, Nicaragua (view map)
01 905 228 3327 (From Outside)
011 505 8392 3116 (Nicaragua) |
INFORMATION:
casasilas@gmail.com
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