On the streets of Granada

Granada looks like a typical colonial city – bright colors of houses, tiled roofs, arched Windows and columns.
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The city looks typical of the colonial – the bright colors of houses, tiled roofs, arched windows and columns.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

The city of Granada is located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua.

The extinct volcano Mombacho  rises above the city and is visible from almost anywhere.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

Bright colors of the city streets of Granada.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

 Painting the walls of houses with bright paint is an obligatory urban ritual.

Fort San Pablo served to protect the city from pirate attacks. The city was a witness and victim of many battles with English, French and Dutch pirates who tried to capture Nicaragua by climbing up the San Juan River. 

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

The central part of Granada is several cathedrals and beautiful squares with monuments.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

The Mombacho volcano is again visible.

You can ride a horse drawn carriage or just sit in one of the street cafes.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

At the city market of Granada.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

And this is not a fitness center trainer, but a saleswoman in the city market!

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

Ice cream sellers.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

A small demonstration in support of some state-owned company.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city

And some more photos from the streets of Granada.

Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city
Nicaragua, Granada and surroundings, Granada city