Cova de Iria

Cova de Iria is a neighborhood in León Department, Nicaragua. Cova de Iria is situated nearby to the neighborhood San Jerónimo, as well as near La Merced.

Places of Interest

Highlights include León Cathedral and Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center.

León Cathedral

Church

Photo: Guillaume Baviere, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, also known as the "Royal and Renowned Basilica Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary", is a significantly important and historic landmark in León, Nicaragua. León Cathedral is situated 3½ km southwest of Cova de Iria.

Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center

Museum

Photo: Osopolar, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ortiz-Gurdián Foundation Art Center is a museum, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Cova de Iria.

Saint Philip Church

Church

Photo: Juan José Mendoza, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Saint Philip Church is situated 2½ km southwest of Cova de Iria.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include León and Sutiava.

León

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Founded in 1524, León is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. With colonial splendor, it is the intellectual center of Nicaragua, renowned for its university, old churches, fine museums, revolutionary history and student life.