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Museo de la Revolución
This museum resides in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913 and 1920 and used by a string of cash-embezzling Cuban presidents, culminating in Fulgencio Batista. The world-famous Tiffanys of New York decorated the interior, and the shimmering Salón de los Espejos
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Plaza de la Revolución
Las Tunas Revolution Square is huge and bombastic, particularly for such a small city. Photo opps abound. Check out the huge Lenin-esque sculpture of Vicente García, sword raised, and the giant Che Guevara billboard.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Cobre
Stunning as it materializes above the village of El Cobre, Cubas most revered religious site shimmers against the verdant hills behind. Having been recently renovated – along with many other of Cubas churches – the churchs interior is impressive; light, but unostentatious with some
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Museo Hemingway
In 1940, novelist Ernest Hemingway bought the Finca la Vigía villa on a hill, 15km southeast of Havana where he lived continuously until 1960. The villa’s interior has remained unchanged since the day Hemingway left, and the wooded estate is now a museum. To prevent the pilfering o
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Cementerio Santa Ifigenia
Nestled peacefully on the citys western extremity, the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia is second only to Havanas Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón in its importance and grandiosity. Created in 1868 to accommodate the victims of the War of Independence and a simultaneous yellow-fever outbreak, t
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Cayo del Rosario & Cayo Rico
The other big day-trip destinations are these islands between Cayo Largo and Isla de la Juventud. Boat excursions to these beaches from the hotels cost around CUC$56 per person.
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Museo Farmaceútico
Museo Farmaceútico, on the parks south side, is one of the citys showcase sights. Founded in 1882 by the Triolett family, the antique pharmacy was the first of its type in Latin America. The fine displays include all the odd bottles, instruments and suchlike used in the trade.
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Palacio de los Matrimonios
One of several grand buildings on the Av. de la Libertad, this Palacio de los Matrimonios, where Camagüayeños tie the knot, is one of Cubas most striking: a mix of colonial and Art Deco influences. Stroll through shady palm-filled grounds (if theyre open) and watch the newlyweds ce
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Museo Provincial Simón Reyes
Quite possibly Cubas best-presented municipal museum, this mustard-yellow building with a typical avileña porch is one convertible well spent. Riveting exhibits include a scale model of La Trocha, detailed information on Afro-Cuban culture/religion, and explanations on the province
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Casa Taller
The Plaza de la Independencia is the hub of the art scene. First and foremost, on the northwest side, is the workshop-gallery of renowned Cuban artist Pedro Pablo Oliva. The key point of the gallery is to promote and encourage artistic talent in Pinar del Río; several local artists
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Casa Natal de Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
Birthplace of the father of the motherland, this museum is where Céspedes was born (on April 18, 1819) and spent his first 12 years. Céspedes memorabilia inside is complemented by a collection of period furniture. Its notable architecturally as Bayamos only remaining two-storey col
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Plaza de la Catedral
Habana Viejas most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque with all the surrounding buildings, including the citys beguiling asymmetrical cathedral, Catedral de San Cristóbal de la Habana, dating from the 1700s. Despite this homogeneity, it is actually the newest of the four sq
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Ediciones Vigía
To the southwest of Plaza de la Vigia is a unique book publisher, founded in 1985 that produces high-quality handmade paper and first-edition books on a variety of topics. The books are typed, stenciled and pasted in editions of 200 copies. Visitors are welcome in the Dickensian wo
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Plaza San Juan de Dios
Looking more Mexican than Cuban (Mexico was capital of New Spain so the colonial architecture was often superior), Plaza San Juan de Dios is Camagüeys most picturesque and beautifully preserved corner. Its eastern aspect is dominated by the Museo de San Juan de Dios, formerly a hos
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Fábrica de Tabacos Francisco Donatien
You can observe people busily rolling some of Pinars (read: the worlds) finest cigars in this factory, which is now tobacco central on the tourist circuit. Smaller than the Partagás factory in Havana, you get a more intimate insight here, though the foibles are the same – robotic g
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Museo de Artes Decorativas
Worth checking out if youre in the Vedado neighborhood is this decorative arts museum with its fancy rococo, oriental and art deco baubles. Equally interesting is the building itself, of French design, commissioned in 1924 by the wealthy Gómez family (who built the Manzana de Gómez
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Catedral de San Isidoro
Dazzling white and characterized by its twin domed towers, the Catedral de San Isidoro dates from 1720 and was one of the town’s original constructions. Added piecemeal over the years, the towers are of 20th-century vintage and in 1979 it became a cathedral. A hyper-realistic stat
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Sala de Conciertos José White
Restoration of this 1876 building abutting Hotel Velazco began in 2003, and has now been completed with every inch, flourish and cornicing of its former glory; well worth a lingering look. Fitting for a building that formerly hosted the city symphony orchestra, classical music make
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Museo Provincial
Directly next door to Céspedes ex-home, the provincial museum completes Bayamos historical trajectory with a yellowing city document dating from 1567 and a rare photo of Bayamo immediately after the fire.
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Museo Indocubano Bani
This museums small but rich collection of indigenous artifacts is one of the best on the island. Dont miss the tiny golden fertility idol unearthed near Banes (one of only 20 gold artifacts ever found in Cuba). Excellent guides will enthusiastically show you round. La Plaza Aborige
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