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Gran Teatro, Havana

Gran Teatro, Havana

Hans-Peter Harmsen

Havana, especially the old part, Habana Viaje, is full of interesting squares and colonial buildings, most of them not yet renovated though. Just stroll around and let the city surprise you.

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Statue of Máximo Gómez

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Statue of Máximo Gómez, Havana
Statue of Máximo Gómez, Havana
 photo by: Hans-Peter Harmsen

In the north part of the old city you will find the Parque Martires del 71 with the the huge statue of Máximo Gómez.

When José Martí began the War of Independence, he asked Gómez to lead his revolutionaries. Using small guerilla forces, Gómez would go from town to town, burning the Spanish plantations and eliminating their troops.

The interesting thing about the statue is that is actually inhabited! If you look at the back side, you'll find a door. The old man living in the statue is always willing to trade stories about the Cuban battles for some Pesos or a bar of more..

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address:Parque Martires del 71
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