Museo de la Revolucion
Museo de la Revolucion
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NYCskydive
New York, NY134 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We were looking forward to going to this museum only to find that it's not only closed, but may be moving elsewhere or may be dismantled. Nobody seems too sure what the plan is.
Written 9 July 2016
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wayrobinson
Valemount, Canada94 contributions
Feb 2016
This museum needs financial assistance and understand that the guides giving tours are actual Sandanista fighters. They are actually occupying this space to stop a developer from turning this into a hotel. The guides will show you the actual windows they fought from and so much more. You get a great history of Nicaragua and the crap they have dealt with since the 1800's. It may make you look at the US foriegn policy towards Nicaragua a little differently.
Ask for Marcello, he was awesome. Wait until he shows you the bazooka! We enjoyed this and Marcello so much that we left, bought Nacatamales and beers 6 blocks away and returned to share this as lunch with Marcello and some of the veterans.
Great tour offering a great perspective on a horrible period in Nicaraguan history and a black spot on USA's forgien policy towards Central America. (Don't worry USA, we still like you). You really understand why FLSN is so strong in this part of Nicaragua after this tour.
Ask for Marcello, he was awesome. Wait until he shows you the bazooka! We enjoyed this and Marcello so much that we left, bought Nacatamales and beers 6 blocks away and returned to share this as lunch with Marcello and some of the veterans.
Great tour offering a great perspective on a horrible period in Nicaraguan history and a black spot on USA's forgien policy towards Central America. (Don't worry USA, we still like you). You really understand why FLSN is so strong in this part of Nicaragua after this tour.
Written 16 February 2016
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griggs2000
Arcata, CA128 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Museum of the Revolution on the main square in Leon. Our English speaking and very enjoyable guide was Francisco, a self proclaimed FSLN veteran. He was very knowlegeable about the history leading up to and including the revolution, and the characters of the Somoza leadership. He even got me to climb out onto the metal roof, where he proceeded to show us the panoramic view of the volcanoes that surround the city. Open daily 8 to 5, price $C30.
Written 26 January 2015
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arno_f
5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Nothing exciting in this museum you Will pay 3$US/pers and see a room with the history of general Sandino. That's all.
At the moment you can't even go upstairs
, it's closed.
At the moment you can't even go upstairs
, it's closed.
Written 21 April 2019
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BillyK1980
Melbourne, Australia2,322 contributions
Apr 2019
I was very excited coming here and was very disappointed. It is just one very small room with a few photos. You can walk to the top for a great view
Written 15 April 2019
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sleepybexhill
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK1,497 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
A few murals, photos and newspaper clippings with almost no explanation in Spanish and none in English. The derelict building is about the most interesting thing to see. The only thing to make it worthwhile was a volunteer who could explain something about the recent history of Nicaragua.
Written 29 January 2019
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MMSN
Santa Marta, Colombia14 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I went the museum of the revolution 3 years ago, and should have left a review then. It was one of the most inspiring places I have ever been. It reminded me of the value of travel--to try and step into someone else's shoes and learn the history firsthand. Although when I visited I spoke little Spanish, the tour (whose guides are all veterans of the civil war) was so personal the language barrier was hardly important. You FEEL the history in this building, the guides transport you back in time. This museum was an experience I will NEVER forget.
3 years later, inspired by this project and my wonderful guide, I am just opening my own similar project here in Colombia. Its less a museum and more a family foto album, I hope my guests will feel like they're stepping into history the same way this place made me feel.
Thank you so much. Bendiciones, gracias por el tour y inspiración, y mucha suerte.
3 years later, inspired by this project and my wonderful guide, I am just opening my own similar project here in Colombia. Its less a museum and more a family foto album, I hope my guests will feel like they're stepping into history the same way this place made me feel.
Thank you so much. Bendiciones, gracias por el tour y inspiración, y mucha suerte.
Written 10 August 2018
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MontrealCharles
Montreal, Canada76 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Very nice presentation of the Sandinista angle of Nica politics. I also did a city tour with a perfectly english speking guide. Most entertaining
Written 27 June 2018
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traderdaves
California16 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Not much to see, but interesting listening to the guide tell us his version of the history of Nicaragua and the fight for independence. Worth the hour we spent seeing the limited pictures and talking to the guide
Written 15 February 2018
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1travel123
Midland, MI343 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The museum is in an old palace that is pretty shot up. What makes this museum special are the tour guides; all of which were gorillas during the revolution. They have photos w/ Spanish descriptions explaining the start of the Sandinista's in the early 1900 hundreds to current times. It is all in Spanish; but your google translate app can help you and your guide will act out much of the story. The history is very interesting. It is right off the main squire and will take less than an hour.
Written 29 December 2017
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Darlene358
Bell Gardens, California
Hi, my name is Darlene. I am a student in Los Angeles, California. Im in 6th grade. I have a project and chose your country. I wanted to know a little bit about your country, if i may ask... What is this museum about? Where is it located, as in address? When was the museum made? Thank you for your time.
Written 14 February 2016
Hola
I am from the US and visited The Museum of the Revolution about half a year ago. It is located directly across the Plaza de Armas from the Cathedral in Leon. Sorry, I do not know the address. Originally the building was a public utility office. During the last days of the Somoza regime, the building was held by Somoza's army and heavily contested as noted by the many bullet holes in the building. The Somoza family, father and two sons, ruled Nicaragua from 1936 until 1979. As I recall, Leon was the first major city to be taken by the revolutionary army, the Sandinistas, about 1979. The museum tells the story of the revolution starting with Augusto César Sandino's contribution, his death 1934 by the National Guard and the sequential rise of the FSLN (Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional). The FSLN was named after Augusto César Sandino. The museum is run by a group of Sandinista veterans who guide visitors through the museum explaining the various artifacts and the history behind the revolution. Our guide fought for the actual museum building and his entire family died during the revolution.
Written 17 February 2016
Hello! What days of the week is the museum open, please? And what are the hours? Muchas gracias!! :-)
Written 18 January 2015
We went to the museum on a Sunday, so as far as I know it's open 7 days a week, probably in the 8:30-5:30 range but I can't confirm that. I believe getting some payment to be guides at the museum are how these revolution veterans make a (small) living, so they're highly motivated to be open whenever possible!
Written 19 January 2015
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