Cuba Holidays - The Culture & Sights of Havana

Muse de la Reveluciondecorations and to this day major events are held in
The Museum of the Revolution is inside what used tothe church.
be a presidential palace and is a must see during yourSan Carlos de La Cabana
stay in Havana. The museum houses many items ofSan Carlos de la Cabana is one of the largest
historical interest documenting the history of Cubaremaining colonial fortresses in all of the Americas,
from liberation from Spanish rule to the revolution indating back to the middle of the 18th century. For
1959. It is an excellent museum with everything frommuch of its life, the fortress was a military prison,
different forms of media to historical documents, artand for this reason, there is an underlying rich but
and sculptures. Outside is the Granma Memorial whichviolent history with many executions having been
celebrates the return of Cuban president Fidel Castroconducted within its walls., for most Now this mighty
after his exile in Mexico, and nearby is a memorial forstructure is open to the public and inside is a great
those who lost their lives in the revolution in the formmuseum of colonial weapons.
of an ever-burning flame.Estadio Latinoamericano
Iglesia de La MercedCuba is known for its boxing but you may be
Translated into English, the 'Church of Mercy' issurprised to hear that baseball is actually the
renowned for its beauty. Its intricate architecture iscountry's national sport! This is why the Estadio
guaranteed to imprint itself on your imagination andLatinoamericano, or the Latin American Stadium in
provide you with memories that will live on long afterEnglish, has a 55,000 capacity and features
you leave Havana. The church dates back to 1637world-class facilities including coffee shops and
and was founded by the 'Monks of Mercy'. It was anconference rooms for post-match discussion! You can
ongoing task that spanned many generations withusually organise tickets to a game through your hotel
final touches being applied as late as 1867 by theand a day out at the game could end up being the
Pauline Fathers. The work of many famous Cubanhighlight of your stay in Havana.
artists can be seen in the frescoes, paintings and