Museum of Traditions and Legends
Museum in León, Nicaragua
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El Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas (English: the Museum of Traditions and Legends) 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.
LocationLeón, Nicaragua
TypeMuseum of Traditions and Legends
Collection size
Nicaraguan traditions and legends, puppet illustration, prison history | |
| Location | León, Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Type | Museum of Traditions and Legends |
Collection size | Nicaraguan traditions and legends, puppet illustration, prison history |
The museum charges an admission fee. A Spanish guided tour is available.
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