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Cactus
I don't know why, I just liked the cactus.
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Fusterlandia!
Cuban artist Cuban artist José Fuster moved in to a house in Jaimanitas. He decorated his studio in colorful mosaic tiles. When he…
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Maternity hospital
I just love the architecture!
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Back on the bus!
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More tombs
The tombs that were replicas of their houses were really neat!
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Main chapel
The main chapel is in the center of the cemetery.
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Tomb house
She told us the story of this tomb/house. It was warm that day. You can see everyone is standing in the shade.
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Irma
Irma was our guide inside the Necropolis Cristobal Colon. She was talking so fast that there was no time to take notes and she had…
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Mini mansions
Many of the family vaults are smaller-scale versions of their owners’ mansions.
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Broken column
The broken column in the middle represents a life cut short.
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Gates
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Entrance
The entrance gates were amazing!
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Necropolis Cristobal Colon
Our next stop.It was established by royal decree in 1866.
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Pink car!
I just like the picture with the pink car.
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Jose Marti
The statue of Jose Marti. It was completed in 1958 during the final days of the Bautista dictatorship.
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Jose Marti Memorial
Jose Marti is a national hero in Cuba dating back to before the revolution. Whenever you see peole speaking to large crowds in Hav…
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Ministry of the Interior Building
The face of Che Guevara. It says, "Hasta la Victoria Siempre" (Until the everlasting victory).
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Ministry of Communications Building
The face of Camilo Cienfuegos. It says, "Vas bien Fidel" (You're doing fine, Fidel).
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Plaza de la Revolution
Revolution Square. Osmin is telling us about the revolution and FIdel Castro. Revolution Square is used for large gatherings. It's…
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Paint
Osmin told us Cuba doesn't get a lot of paint imported. There was a lot of peeling paint but it just gave everything character.
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Old Havana
Sad we just drove down this street. it was really cool! I would have loved to walk it.