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| different forms of media to historical documents, art | | | | and for this reason, there is an underlying rich but |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