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Managua

Managua became capital of Nicaragua in 1857 after conflicts between Leon (the capital from 1524) and Granada. The city was destroyed twice (!!) in 20th century by an earthquake: in 1931 and 1972!
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Silhouette of Sandino on top of hill in Managua
Silhouette of Sandino on top of hill in Managua		 Tiscapa crater lagoon in Managua
Tiscapa crater lagoon in Managua		 remnants of Somoza's statue
remnants of Somoza's statue		 Silhouette of Sandino on top of hill in Managua
Silhouette of Sandino on top of hill in Managua		 a light tank sent by Mussolini to Somoza
a light tank sent by Mussolini to Somoza
the white building is the only building that survived the earthquakes in 20th century
the white building is the only building that survived the earthquakes in 20th century		 Managua
Managua		 dont drink beer or liquer!
dont drink beer or liquer!		 ruins of Managua's old cathedral at Plaza de la Republica
ruins of Managua's old cathedral at Plaza de la Republica		 ruins of Managua's old cathedral
ruins of Managua's old cathedral
ruins of Managua's old cathedral
ruins of Managua's old cathedral		 ruins of Managua's old cathedral
ruins of Managua's old cathedral
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