Managua, Nicaragua:  Old Cathedral and Nicaraguan flag

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Plaza de la Revolución

Managua


Inaugurated in 1899 by national hero and original anti-American General José Santos Zelaya, this open plaza has been the scene of countless protests, parades, romances and more. On the northeast of the plaza rests the tomb of Sandinista commander Carlos Fonseca. It's particularly atmospheric on afternoons and weekends, when it fills with promenading Managuans.