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Centro de Arte

Parque Central 2c. Al oeste, sobre la antigua Calle Real, Leon, Nicaragua
505 311-7053
Ranked #5 of 9 attractions in Leon
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Most recent review
- May 26, 2012
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Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

A good way to spend a couple of hours if you like art. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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29 reviews 29 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

This lovely two-building museum will appeal to general tourists and art-lovers alike. The collection is all Latin American works: religious art that goes back centuries as well as modern and contemporary works. The buildings are lovely old colonial homes. The museum is just the right size and very manageable: not too overwhelming or exhausting. Check it out... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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29 reviews 29 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

As an artist, I hoped to bump into others to chat and possibly attend an event. The place was quiet. It was nice to look at the art on the wall. More

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HI
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69 reviews 69 reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

This is a beautiful open air art museum, with great artists from all over Central and South America. Lots of variety in the type of art and very well kept. There is also a lovely garden in the center of the museum. I highly recommend this museum, it is probably one of my favorite art museums ever visited because of... More

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Wixom, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2011

Wonderful art. Some went back as far as 1450ish. Does not take up much of your time and only cost a little. Should not miss! More

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Managua
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26 reviews 26 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2011
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