Leon, Nicaragua

Museum of Traditions and Legends

El Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas is located in León, Nicaragua. The museum building was once the infamous XXI prison where, from 1921 to 1979, many prisoners were tortured. Today, the prison cells depict Nicaraguan traditions and legends through puppet illustration, while wall paintings portray how tortured prisoners suffered.

City
Leon
Country
Nicaragua
Category
Museum
Suggested visit
About 120 minutes

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