Old adobe houses and clay roof
Old City, it was a city destroyed and looted by English and French pirates in 1654 and 1668.
This city is characterized by its residential buildings, which, like its parish church, preserves the colonial influence in its buildings.
Most of the houses are built of adobe and clay tile roofs, painted with white earth from the same place. Its wide internal corridors and large patios with trees and gardens stand out, as well as the typical kitchen with its traditional stove. Its people are simple, peaceful and hospitable.
Traditional crafts and crafts
In the municipality, sugar cane honey and derived products such as alfeñiques, cachaça and tapas or sweet marqueta are made, made by hand in the milling of sugar cane, through processing with traditional trapiches and cooking in traditional ovens.
Ruins of La Merced Church and Convent
Legends
The best known legends in the city are: Los Clavos con Cabeza de Diamante, El Cadejo and La Llorona.
Local figures who have contributed to the history and culture of the town
Fray Fernando Espino, the first Nicaraguan priest and writer, born in Ciudad Antigua in 1612.
cultural tourism
Know the Cupcake Mines. These gold mines were exploited by the Spanish. Here you can take a tour full of history while observing the place. They are located about 8 kms. from the urban area of Ciudad Antigua, in the "La Magdalena" community.
Visit the Ruins of La Merced Church and Convent, where you will learn about the history of this place, which was destroyed during the first invasion of the Pirate Morgan. Here you can take a tour in which you will observe the old bases and walls that demonstrate the existence of the convent. It is located southwest of the center of the urban area of the municipality.
Monsignor Madrigal Museum
Another site of cultural historical interest that you can visit is the Monsignor Madrigal MuseumHere you can take a tour of its facilities and observe pieces of great historical, cultural and religious value, as well as utensils used to carry out the ceremonial consecrations, the clothing of the pirates who attacked the city, remains of the baptismal font destroyed in the invasion, and fossil remains, among others. It is located in the center of the urban area, adjacent to the Iglesia Santuario Señor de los Milagros.
Hill of the Cross: It is a place of pilgrimage every May 3. All the parishioners who participate in this pilgrimage attend with faith and devotion. In the place there is a 3 meter high wooden cross, which is worshiped. It is the highest point near the city and from this place you can see some panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.
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