Museum of Traditions and Legends

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.

El Museo de Tradiciones y Leyendas
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LocationLeón, Nicaragua
TypeMuseum of Traditions and Legends
Collection sizeNicaraguan traditions and legends, puppet illustration, prison history

The museum charges an admission fee. A Spanish guided tour is available.

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