Basilica Cathedral of León

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cathedral
gptkbp:accessibility Open to the public
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:architect Francisco_de_la_Asunción
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Gothic
Flying buttresses
gptkbp:artwork Inspiration for local artists
Sculptures and altarpieces
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Nicaraguan_Revolution
Local festivals
gptkbp:communityInvolvement Engages with local community projects
gptkbp:communityRole Center of religious life
gptkbp:completed 1814
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Ongoing preservation initiatives
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1747
gptkbp:culturalEvents Holds various cultural events throughout the year
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:National_Cultural_Heritage_of_Nicaragua
Represents_the_city_of_León
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Important pilgrimage site
Symbol_of_León's_history
gptkbp:dedication The Assumption of Mary
gptkbp:famousFor Its impressive façade
Its large size and architectural beauty
gptkbp:famousLandmark Nearby museums and historical sites
gptkbp:features Stained glass windows
gptkbp:function Place of worship
gptkbp:height 100 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent Site of various political events
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Colonial period
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Witness_to_many_historical_events_in_Nicaragua
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basilica Cathedral of León
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Spanish_colonial_architecture
gptkbp:interiorFeatures Baroque elements
gptkbp:landmark Prominent_feature_of_León's_skyline
gptkbp:localLegends Associated with local folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:León,_Nicaragua
gptkbp:material Limestone
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Pope_John_Paul_II
Its twin towers
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 2
gptkbp:photography Popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:renovated 1990s
gptkbp:significance Largest_cathedral_in_Central_America
gptkbp:supportRole Host of religious education programs
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Plaza_de_la_Independencia
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear Approximately 100,000