Just north of the Metrocentro mall is an unforgettable Managua landmark and the hemisphere’s newest cathedral, an architectural marvel that leaves most visitors, well, scratching their heads. It’s not a mosque, really: the 63 cupolas (or breasts, or eggs; speculation continues) symbolize Nicaragua’s 63 Catholic churches, and also provide structural support during earthquakes – a good thing, since it sits astride a fault line.
