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Polaroid of the week: Street Art in Estelí, Nicaragua

Polaroid of the week: Street Art in Estelí, Nicaragua

Last Updated on February 15, 2022

Estelí is located in Nicaragua’s Northern Highlands and the country’s 3rd largest city. The town was heavily involved in conflict during the Sandinista revolution of the 70s and 80s and still is one of the towns with the most support for the Sandinista FSLN party. Estelí may not feature the same colonial architecture as that of  Granada or Leon, but the city is famous for its intelligent urban art.  The graffiti and especially the murals carry significant political, social and historical messages.

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Tuesday 11th of January 2011

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Zablon Mukuba

Thursday 6th of January 2011

great photo

jess

Tuesday 11th of January 2011

Thanks Zablon!

Kenan Lucas

Thursday 6th of January 2011

Is that a wall or a building? It reminds me of the East Side Gallery. Nice pic nonetheless!

jess

Tuesday 11th of January 2011

Hey Kenan, it's the side of a building in town. There is tons of revolutionary street art in town. Would recommend a stop there if you have the chance.