Old Cathedral of Managua

The Old Cathedral of Managua, known as the Catedral de Santiago in Spanish, is a cathedral in Managua, Nicaragua. The Cathedral was designed by Belgian architects. Its neoclassical design was said to have been inspired by the look of the church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, France. Construction began in 1928 and lasted until 1938. The cathedral was heavily damaged during the 1972 Nicaragua earthquake, and the building was subsequently condemned though it was not demolished. A grand, historic cathedral stands against a bright blue sky, featuring two imposing bell towers adorned with crosses. Palm trees and lush greenery frame the building, enhancing its majestic presence in the plaza.