The diminutive Spanish fort hovering above the choppy ocean is today an atmospheric cultural center run by ARTex. It puts on weekend shows and serves food and drink from a sinuous bar-restaurant and disco.
Centro Cultural Batería Fernando VII
Holguín Province
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