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Bay of Pigs Batle Museum
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Destination: Zapata Peninsula
As a testimony of the invasion, the museum displays in its halls a wide collection constituted by photographic material, weapons and equipment used by the mercenaries and the Cuban troops that defended our territory and personal items captured from the mercenaries.
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Fort of the Three Kings
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Destination: Havana
One of Havana's most iconic monuments, This symbolic building was constructed by the Spanish between 1589 and 1630 to protect Havana from incursions by enemy fleets and pirate ships. It is particularly beloved by the city's inhabitants for its lighthouse.
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Havana Capitol
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Destination: Havana
Built in 1929 as the Senate and House of Representatives. It is a replica of Rome's Capitol. Inside stands the largest indoor bronze statue in the world representing Pallas Athena.
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Havana University
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Destination: Havana
Founded in 1728. The great staircases leading to the doors of the university were the scene of student demonstrations during the dictatorships of Machado and Batista.
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Jose Marti Memorial
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Destination: Havana
Jose Marti is honored by permanent and transitory expositions that recall his prolific life.
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Morrillo Fort
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Destination: Varadero
El Morrillo is one of the fortresses built in the 18th century to protect the city from attacks by corsairs and pirates. Today it is a memorial-museum.
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Real Fuerza Castle
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Destination: Havana
It was the first fortress of Havana. Constructed in 1558 by order of Spanish King Felipe II three years after an earlier fortress was destroyed by the French pirate Jacques de Sores, this classic, moat-enclosed fortress was the residence of the local military commanders until 1762.
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