La Paz Centro, León, Nicaragua — Central America

“The House of Ana Jiménez”

“La Casa de Ana Jiménez”

— Estructura Colonial No 5 —

“The House of Ana Jiménez” Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2016

1. “The House of Ana Jiménez” Marker

Inscription. Edificada en el periodo 1531-1534. Sistema constructivo: paredes de tapial y aplanado de tierra talpuja. Actualmente sus vestigios tienen un área de 468 m².

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. The marker is at the Viejo León Archaeological Site, south of the town square and cathedral. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Royal Road" (within shouting distance of

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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 Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.