Religious Building · León, Nicaragua
León Cathedral
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. Built 1747–1814.
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Landmark facts
| Location | León, Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1747–1814 |
| Architect | Diego José de Porres Esquivel |
| Coordinates | 12.4350° N, 86.8781° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What León Cathedral is known for
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.
About León Cathedral
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. The cathedral was awarded World Heritage Site status with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
How to get there
| Nearest town | León |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) |
| Distance from the airport | 51.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) · Managua, Nicaragua · 52.0 miles away
- Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola, Honduras · 143.5 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is León Cathedral?
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.
Where is León Cathedral located?
León Cathedral is in León, Nicaragua. Its coordinates are 12.4350° N, 86.8781° W.
How do I get to León Cathedral?
The nearest town is León, and the nearest airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 51.8 miles away (straight line).
When was León Cathedral built?
León Cathedral was built 1747–1814.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%C3%B3n_Cathedral,_Nicaragua — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48605 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.