Catedral de Santiago

A grand, historic building emerges majestically from behind lush greenery, featuring domed towers and ornate architecture. The scene is tranquil, with a bright sky overhead and a parked car nearby, hinting at a quiet urban setting. 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.