La Paz Centro, León, Nicaragua — Central America
“The House of Ana Jiménez”
“La Casa de Ana Jiménez”
| — | Estructura Colonial No 5 | — |
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2016
1. “The House of Ana Jiménez” Marker
Ana Jiménez fue de las primeras vecinas de León Viejo, su casa funcionó como discreto y pequeño hospedaje donde se alojaban las mujeres de los conquistadores que pasaban de tránsito por la ciudad.
Pie de dibujos: Plano de conjunto
Planta Arquitectónica
English:
Colonial Structure No 5
“The House of Ana Jiménez”
Built during the period 1531-1534. Construction system: rammed-earth walls and talpuja (white volcanic ash) coating. Today its ruins have an area of 468 m2.
Ana Jiménez was among the first residents of Old León. Her house served as a discreet and small guesthouse for lodging the wives of the conquerors who were temporarily visiting in the city.
Captions: Site map
Floor plan
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 12° 24.059′ N, 86° 37.01′ W. Marker is in La Paz Centro, León. It can be reached from Vía Sin Nombre. The marker is at the Viejo León Archaeological Site, south of the town square
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Royal Road" (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Saint Mary of Graces Cathedral” (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Town Square" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Unidentified" Colonial Structure No 11 (about 120 meters away); “The Town Council” (about 120 meters away); "The House of Hernando de Soto and Hernán Ponce de León" (about 120 meters away); "The House of Martín" (about 120 meters away); “The Palace of Governor Rodrigo de Contreras” (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Paz Centro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2016
2. “The House of Ana Jiménez” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
