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Things to Do in Granada: Gringo Street and More

Granada is a beautiful colonial city, and the most popular tourist city in Nicaragua. It’s easy to tour because most of the sights are within a few blocks of the central park: hotels, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions all together. Here are my recommendations of things to do in Granada, including “Gringo Street”.

Must Do: Climb to the Top of Iglesia Merced

For the best views in the city, pay $1 to climb the circular staircase up a few flights (it’s not that high) to the top of Iglesia Merced. The exterior of the church is very pretty, but it’s the chance to peer behind the gated facades of all the buildings for a slight glimpse into the courtyards beyond. It’s a popular tourist spot, but the climb is quick even if it’s busy when you go.

Iglesia Merced Things to do in Granada Nicaragua
Iglesia Merced
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New Year’s Eve in Munich

Munich is a wonderful place to spend New Year’s Eve, or Silvester, as they call it here, named after a Pope no less. We had a really fun and entertaining night out in this city. If you’re looking for a great European city to celebrate New Year’s, don’t miss New Year’s Eve in Munich!

Fireworks

Fireworks at Tollwood New Year's Eve in Munich
Early Fireworks at Tollwood NYE – way before the fog set in

They love their fireworks here! Apparently, they are readily available for sale, which is why we started hearing them going off before sunset and all the time after. This also explains the debris in every street into New Year’s Day of firework remnants. The unfortunate thing was, the city was shrouded in fog before 12 midnight so it was pretty impossible to see any of the fireworks, no matter how near.

Tollwood: The Place for New Year’s Eve in Munich

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Reykjavik Street Art

For a small city, Reykjavik street art is plentiful. Some of it is more commercial than others, but there’s a large variety and it makes it fun to explore the downtown. From murals to store decorations to statues and sculptures, there’s something new around every corner.

I read that a lot of the street art was supported in conjunction with the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, trying to bring another component to the concerts they throw annually. It’s not all modern graffiti in Reykjavik. There’s a mix with some historic and old art in the streets of Iceland’s major metropolis. We learned about some of this Reykjavik street art on the walking tour, and some we found on our own.

SCULPTURES and statues

The sculptures and statues offer a glimpse into Reykjavik’s history and humor.

The statue of Skúli Magnússon, known as the father of Reykajvik, is prominently placed in the main square of the city.

  • Skuli Magnuson Statue Reykjavik
    The father of Reykjavik
  • Reykjavik Street Art
    Memorial to the Unknown Bureaucrat in Reykjavik

The Memorial to the Unknown Bureaucrat is a satirical tribute to all the thankless servants by Magús Tómasson.

  • Heavyweight Sculpture Reykjavik
    Water Carrier Sculpture from 1937
  • Sculpture Reykjavik
    Sad man Sculpture Reykjavik
  • Harborfront searchers street art Reykjavik
    Harborfront Searchers
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