…..on tour….
San José del Sur is a small rural village with approximately 1.000 inhabitants in the southeast of Ometepe Island. Historically, the village is one of the many small settlements that developed on Ometepe in pre-Hispanic times. As well San José del Sur offers a picturesque location on the shores of Lake Nicaragua with views of the Maderas volcano and other landscapes on the island. And naturally beautiful art can also be found here in the streets and on the walls of the houses.
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Masaya is a city in southwestern Nicaragua at the foot of the Masaya volcano with a population of around 195.000. Among the most important sights are the Mercado de Artesanías with regional handicrafts, the historic center with the 18th-century church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and the lively Monimbó neighborhood. Just outside the city is Masaya Volcano National Park with active craters and volcanic landscapes. But on this page we focus on the urban artworks around the streets.
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Las Peñitas is a coastal fisher town on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast with a population of around 1050 inhabitants. Famous for its long sandy beaches and excellent surfing spots, it attracts beach lovers and nature enthusiasts. Popular activities include boat tours through the mangroves on the Río Chiquito or excursions to the nearby Cerro Negro Volcano. Small restaurants, chilled bars, and cozy accommodations right by the sea are a charming addition, and the urban art on the streets rounds off the relaxed atmosphere, from Popeye and Lettering to Pirates.
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Mérida is a small village in the west of the island of Ometepe in southwestern Nicaragua with a population of around 1.000. The chilled place is located at the foot of the Maderas volcano and like the whole island of Ometepe, Mérida was already settled by indigenous groups in pre-Hispanic times, as evidenced by petroglyphs and archaeological finds in the surrounding area. Of course, you can also find beautiful urban artworks in the streets.
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Lugano is a city in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, on Lake Lugano. It has around 75.000 inhabitants and is the economic and cultural center of the region. Places of interest include the historic 9th-century Cathedral of San Lorenzo with its Renaissance façade, Parco Ciani on Lake Lugano, Monte Brè with its funicular railway and panoramic view of Lugano, and the Arte e Cultura (LAC) cultural center. The Lugano Estival Jazz festival also takes place here every year. Of course, the streets also have a lot to offer, and you can find great artwork on the walls and graffiti.
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Somoto is a small town in northern Nicaragua and the capital of the Madriz department, near the border with Honduras. The town is located at an altitude of about 700 meters, has a population of around 40.000, and is known for the Cañón de Somoto, a spectacular canyon that was only scientifically explored in 2004 and is now one of the most impressive natural attractions in the country. Also worth seeing are the Santiago Apóstol Cathedral, the Parque Central, or the great urban artworks around the streets.
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Shkodër or Shkodra is a city with approximately 61,000 inhabitants in northern Albania between Lake Skadar and the rivers Kir, Drin, and Buna. Many historical buildings from the Illyrians, Romans, and Ottomans bear witness to the long history of this cultural center. Worth seeing are the Rozafa Castle, the Mesi Bridge and the Ebu Bekr Mosque, as well as more modern sights such as the Venice Art Mask Factory and the Site of Witness and Memory. The first photographs of the country were taken in Shkodër, so a visit to the Marubi National Museum of Photography, is also recommended. Of course, you will also find urban art and large murals in the streets.
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