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Loma de Tiscapa National Historical Park
Loma de Tiscapa National Historical Park
Parque Histórico Nacional Loma de Tiscapa (south of the Plaza de la Revolución, Managua) – this is a popular weekend retreat for residents of the city. But it was once the former site of the Somoza’s presidential palace and notorious prison, and where Augusto Sandino (one of Nicaragua’s national heroes) was assassinated. Today, the spot is marked by the silhouetted statue of Sandino that is visible both day and night. At that site is also a rusted tank that belong to Somoza’s forces (that was originally donated by Italian dictator Mussolini).