In the Caribbean lies the sunny and amazing island of Cuba. In the reserved paradise of cigars and rum, the last stronghold of socialism, there are many unique and amazing sights for the sake of which tourists come here.
The Cuban residence of Ernest Hemingway
In one of the suburban districts of Havana there is a house-museum of the world-famous writer Ernest Hemingway. The building itself is hidden in a large cozy garden. It is the only house of the writer that is outside the territory of the United States. The walls of the building have witnessed Hemingway’s hard work on many works, including “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “The Old Man and the Sea.” The museum staff has been careful not to make any changes to the interior or exterior of the house. Inside the park there are 4 pedestals where Hemingway’s hunting dogs are buried, and in one pavilion you can find his boat.
Cuba’s historic landmark is a 17th century fortress
Seven kilometers from the city of Santiago de Cuba, an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the bay many years ago is located on a rock. A deep moat has been dug around Castillo del Moro, surrounded by powerful walls with many secret passages. The mechanisms are perfectly preserved despite the rapid flight of time. You can visit an unusual excursion, where you can see a real torture chamber. In it through a hatch in the floor to meet the roaring water element threw prisoners and slaves. At the foot of the fortress you can visit the restaurant of the same name, which will surprise you not only with delicious local cuisine, but also with the sea panorama.
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
Quite popular and world-famous national park is located in the eastern part of the republic, it stands out for its uniqueness among the other islands of tropical latitudes. The reserve is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can find a large number of endemic species of flora and fauna. The reserve surprises with its impressive size and unusual natural landscapes.
In the park you get the feeling that you are in the real tropicsIn the park you get the feeling that you are in the real tropics
Beautiful building of the Museum of the Revolution in Havana
Havana’s Museum of the Revolution occupies the building of the former presidential palace and is the most important and popular among Cuba’s three hundred museums. Inside you can see more than nine thousand different exhibits that are dedicated to the history of the Cuban Revolution. Among them there are many quite rare and valuable items. Tourists come here to see not only the expositions concerning the events of 1950-1960, but also a magnificent monument of history and architecture, built in the style of neoclassicism.
Perhaps Cuba’s most recognizable landmark is the Capitol building in Havana
The Capitol is one of Liberty Island’s most famous and popular tourist attractions and is one of the most impressive buildings in Latin America. This place is quite colorful and distinctive, albeit similar to Washington’s Capitol and St. Peter’s Cathedral. Many tourists first of all get acquainted with this architectural monument, erected in the best traditions of the Renaissance. No tourist program or excursion in Cuba can not do without a visit to the Capitol.
Today Cuba is ready to surprise tourists with the world’s best beaches, rich culture and history, architectural monuments that capture the colonial past, energetic salsa from skillful street dancers, top-level diving, sugar cane and infused rum. The country pleases with a mild climate and a multitude of tourist destinations. That is why Liberty Island is gaining rabid popularity, attracting thousands of people from all over the world with its carefree and uniqueness.
