Moncada
On July 26, 1953, this military garrison was the scene of a famous revolutionary action against the tyrannical Batista regime. Despite its failure, the attack sparked the will of many young Cubans to struggle for their freedom. A plaque on the front wall commemorates another daring assault carried out on the November 30, 1956, by the 26 of July Revolutionary Movement. The former garrison is now a museum that covers the period from the Spanish conquest to the guerrilla movement in the Sierra Maestra Mountains.

The Moncada Barracks
The Moncada Barracks are an especially famous landmark in Santiago de Cuba and named after renowned Cuban War of Independence general, Guillermo Moncada. Dating back to the late 1930s and boasting fortress-like crenelations, the original barracks were built here by the Spanish in the middle of the 19th century. Following the Revolution, the Cuartel Moncada was converted into a school, and is today something of a museum, with artefacts relating to its colourful past.

Very Interesting
Located near the entrance to Moncada Barracks, now a school, and set on the exact site where revolutionaries attacked the Batista regime's soldiers, is the Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio Museum. This small attraction tells of the struggle against the dictator and his cruel regime, and provides added interest for those visiting the barracks.

Moncada
The famous building of Cuartel Moncada. Here, the 26 of July 1953 a small army leaded by Fidel Castro tried an assault that failed, but became the first real act of the cuban revolution.

“Moncada Baracks go for the view. ”
The impressive Moncada building with bullet holes still visible (are they really original?) is interesting place to visit. There was a soccer game on, when I visited as it is now a regular school. There is also an interesting monument nearby on Parque Santamaria, Hospital grounds and view on Hotel Melia on one side and the harbour on the other... More 

“Museum's worth a vist ”
Visit the place where the revolution began has a good museum if you are interested in the revolution. The museum is only a small part of the building most of it houses a school.

“Toy castle ”
The reason for my title is that was my first impression of these barracks, it does have the appearance of a boys toy castle, the yellow colour of the building just adds to this feeling, but once you hear the part this place has played in the violent history of Cuba, you come to appreciate its history, the fact it... More 

“Cool ”
I was in Cuba with the Theodore Roosevelt Association in Feb 2012 actually. It was interesting to see where Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries launch their revolution. The building is riddled with bullet holes and classes are taught inside. It was also interesting to see that the weapons the revolutionaries used were American made like the M1s and Thompson.

“Leading to the revolution ”
The building was named after General Guillermo Moncada who fought against Spain in the last liberation war (1895-98). It is considered a landmark since this ex military headquarters was attacked by a handful of rebels under Fidel Castro during the unsuccessful revolution of 1953. Nowadays houses schools and a very interesting and enlightening Museum about what the rebels suffered when... More 

“Revolutionary History ”
This former military barracks now houses a school and a museum. The museum details the failed 26th July 1953 attack by Fidel?s rebel army on the barracks, which is widely accepted as the beginning of the Revolution. Bullet holes from this attack are still visible in the front façade of the building (they were filled in by Batista?s army and... More 

“Interesting museum to visit ”
A not so big, but interesting museum in the Moncada Barracks where Fidel and his guerillas started the revolution. Some objects make you "feel" the things that happened on July 26th 1953 and the results of the attack. Very one-sided information, but what did you expect?

“A must see ”
As part of a Revoluntionary Road trip of Cuba this was a highlight ,but I would highly recommend it .The building is now a school but the history of the building has been preserved bullet holes in the walls .The museum is well presented and easy to follow the episode in Cubas history .

“Don't miss it ”
This museum is very well resourced if you want to find out about the events at Moncarda Barracks. it has excellent air con too!

“So rich with history ”
I fell in love with Cuba and its history even more when I was taken through a great tour and learned about the revolution. It's amazing that this place is now a museum and a school Viva La Revolucion