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Parque Ignacio Agramonte
Camagüeys most dazzling square in the heart of the city invites relaxation with rings of marble benches and an equestrian statue (c 1950) of Camagüeys precocious War of Independence hero, Snr Agramonte.
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Torreón de San Lázaro
This tiny watchtower was built by the Spanish in the 18th century. Like La Chorrera, the San Lázaro tower quickly fell to British troops during the invasion of 1762. You can admire it from the outside only.
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Museo de Transporte Automotor
Few miss the irony of this vaguely surreal museum stuffed with ancient Thunderbirds, Pontiacs and Ford Model Ts, most of which appear to be in better shape than the dinosaurs that ply the streets outside.
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Fuerte de la Loma
This fort at the top of the sloping Av Libertad, also known as the Salcedo Castle, is testimony to Puerto Padres former strategic importance. Theres a small military museum with temperamental opening hours.
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Fidel Castro House
Across the street from the Museo de la Lucha Clandestina is the house where Fidel Castro lived from 1931 to 1933 while a student in Santiago de Cuba. On the next corner is a series of carnival murals facing a small park.
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Memorial a los Estudiantes de Medicina
A fragment of wall encased in marble at the end of El Prado marking the spot where eight Cuban medical students were shot by the Spanish in 1871 as a reprisal for allegedly desecrating the tomb of a Spanish journalist.
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Taller Experimental de Gráfica
Easy to miss at the end of a short cul-de-sac, but ignore it at your peril. This is Havanas most cutting-edge art workshop, which also offers the possibility of engraving classes . Come and see the masters at work.
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Russian Embassy
In case you were wondering, that huge Stalinist obelisk that dominates the skyline halfway down Av Quinta is the Russian (formerly Soviet) embassy, testament to the days when Castro was best mates with Brezhnev et al.
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Museo Provincial de Historia
A museum collecting the history of the province from pre-Columbian times to the present, including Enrique Jorrín ephemera (Jorrín was the creator of the chachachá ). It was closed for renovation at the time of research.
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Casa de los Mártires de Trinidad
Its easy to miss this small museum dedicated to the 72 Trinidad residents who died in the struggle against Fulgencio Batista, the campaign against the counterrevolutionaries, and the little-mentioned war in Angola.
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Monument to Mariano Baberán & Joaquín Collar
On a traffic island near the Casino Campestre entrance is a monument dedicated to Mariano Barberán and Joaquín Collar, Spaniards who made the first nonstop flight between Spain (Seville) and Cuba (Camagüey) in 1933.
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Mirador de la Loma del Puerto
Six kilometers east of Trinidad on the road to Sancti Spíritus, this 192m-high lookout provides the best eagle-eye view of the valley with – if youre lucky – a steam train chugging through its midst. Theres also a bar.
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Museo del Carnaval
A worthwhile museum displaying the history of Santiagos biggest shindig, the oldest and biggest carnival between Río and Mardi Gras. Drop in to see floats, effigies and the occasional folklórico dance show on the patio.
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Taller Alfarero
Trinidad is known for its pottery. In this large factory, teams of workers make trademark Trinidad ceramics from local clay using a traditional potters wheel. You can watch them at work and buy the finished product.
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Statue of José Martí
In the central hub of Plaza Martí an inventive bronze statue of the apostle of Cuban independence by Rita Longa doubles as a solar clock. It was opened in 1995 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of José Martís death.
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Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras
Situated on the western side of Plaza de la Catedral is this majestic one-time baroque palace completed in 1760 and widely lauded for the beauty of its shady Andalucian patio. Today it houses the Restaurante Paris .
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Clock Tower
At the north end of Parque Alameda youll see the old clock tower, aduana (customs house) and cigar factory. A curious mix of smart architecture and port-side sketchiness, its fresh(er) sea air makes it good for a stroll.
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Cueva del Indio
In a pretty nook 5.5km north of Viñales village, this cave is very popular with tourists. An ancient indigenous dwelling, it was rediscovered in 1920. Motor boats now ply the underground river through the electrically lit cave.
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Museo de la Imagen
A short but fascinating journey through the history of Cuban photography from Kodak to Korda, with little CIA spy cameras and lots of old and contemporary photos. The museum also guards a library of rare films and documentaries.
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Iglesia de Santa Ana
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