Casa Natal de Calixto García

Holguín


To learn more about the militaristic deeds of Holguín's local hero, head to this house situated two blocks east of the namesake park. The hugely underestimated García – who stole the cities of Las Tunas, Holguín and Bayamo from Spanish control between 1896 and 1898 – was born here in 1839.

This small collection gives a reasonable overview of his life: military maps, old uniforms and even a spoon he ate with on the campaign trail in 1885.


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1. Museo de Historia Provincial

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Now a national monument, the building on the northern side of Parque Calixto García was constructed between 1860 and 1868 and was used as a Spanish army…

2. Parque Calixto García

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This wide, expansive square is more about atmosphere than architecture. It was laid out in 1719 as the original Plaza de Armas and served for many years…

3. Biblioteca Alex Urquiola

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In the southwestern corner of Parque Calixto García is the Biblioteca Alex Urquiola, named after a local revolutionary and housing Holguín’s biggest book…

4. Centro de Arte

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In the southwestern corner of Parque Calixto García is this bright gallery, Holguín's best. It shares space with Biblioteca Alex Urquiola.

5. Museo de Historia Natural

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6. Catedral de San Isidoro

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Dazzling white and characterized by its twin domed towers, the Catedral de San Isidoro, one of the town’s original constructions, dates from 1720. Added…

7. Galería Holguín

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Situated in a colonial building, the Galería Holguín displays a revolving cache of good local art.

8. Iglesia de San José

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The Iglesia de San José features a distinctive dome with a bell tower (1842), once used by the Independistas as a lookout.