| Matanzas
/ Matanzas
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the city of Matanzas is quite nice, there are only a few sites related
to the Cuban Revolution. In the city itself there is the Cuartel
Goicuria. These former barracks of Batista's army were assaulted on
April 29, 1956 by a group of rebels led by Reinold T. Garcia. Another
more interesting site is to the eastern site of the city at the bridge
which crosses the Rio Canimar (Canimar River): Castillo del Morrillo.
This castle is now a museum dedicated to Antonio Guiteras
Holmes. Next
to the bridge there is a big Caoba (Mahogony) tree, where steps will led
you finally to two Bronze statues. One representing Holmes, the other
one representing his mate Carlos Aponte Hernandez, a Venezuelan
revolutionary. |
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Cuartel
Goicuria
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2001) |
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Matanzas, Calle 63 and Calle 260
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Castillo del
Morrillo
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2001) |
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Matanzas, on the road from Matanzas to
Varadero, take the road at your
right hand just before the bridge over the Rio Canimar. After 500 meter
you will stop in front of the castle.
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The bronze statues of Antonio Guiteras Holmes and Carlos Aponte
Hernandez
(CW
2001)
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Matanzas, on the road from Matanzas to
Varadero, take the road at your
right hand just before the bridge over the Rio Canimar. After 30 meter
there is a big tree at your right hand. Get out and follow the path to the
river behind the tree.
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Estadio Victoria de Giron
(CW
2001)
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| Matanzas,
Avenida Martin Dihigo |
Republic of Cuba
