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che guevara memorial
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:22 AM by sgarba
This is a stunning and imposing edifice in memory of Che Guevara. The structure doubles up as a mausoleum as well with Che's tomb together with a several other revolutionaries right underneath the structure. You are allowed to go into the mausoleum to view the capsules but unfortunately, photographs can't be taken. The quote on the memorial is [...]
hotel sevilla
Posted June 25, 2006 at 09:40 AM by sgarba
The Hotel is a pretty nice hotel at the confluence of Old and New Havana. It was built in 1880 and is arguably one of the top 5 hotels in Havana, perhaps second only to the Hotel Nacional. It's architecture is heavily influenced by the Spanish colonialists. It is best to make reservations at least 3 weeks in advance, probably through your [...]
overview
Posted June 25, 2006 at 12:07 AM by sgarba
The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves were imported to work the coffee and sugar plantations, and Havana became the launching point [...]
"capitol building" old havana
Posted May 24, 2006 at 09:27 AM by sgarba
Cuba's take on Capitol Hill! This is actually more of a museum now than anything else. Really rich architecture and decor on the inside.
