Birth Home of Jose Marti, Havana. Cuba
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- Calle Paula # 314, Old Havana
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- Destination: Havana
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It was the humble birth home of Cuba’s National Hero, who also was one of the most outstanding figures of Latin-American literature of the 19 th century. It exhibits personal objects of the “Apostle”, whose spirit is felt in every corner of the restored house. There, you will enhance your knowledge about the life of Jose Marti and Cuban history in general.
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Birth Home of Jose Marti is located in Havana
Capital of Cuba and the country's administrative, political, cultural and scientific center, it is also the capital of two provinces: City of Havana and Havana. Though only around 280 square miles (727 square kilometers) in size-0.65 percent of the archipelago's total area.
The Old Havana and system of forts led UNESCO to declare it a part of world heritage in 1982. Founded on its present site in 1519, the settlement of San Cristobal de La Habana prospered mainly due to its bay, which was a natural port of call for ships sailing to and from the New World. Starting in 1634, because of its strategic location, San Cristobal de La Habana was considered the key to the New World-as attested to by royal letters patent-and the main defense of the West Indies.
The Cuban capital consists of an immense number of buildings in a wide range of architectural styles, built in the course of nearly five centuries. These styles range from the pre-baroque to the baroque, neo-Gothic, neoclassical, eclectic, art noveau and art-deco, to the modern.
Alejo Carpentier, one of Cuba's most famous authors, called it "the city of columns" and focused attention on its streets, which he considered a perennially rich show of life, humanity and contrasts that was bound to entertain any observer.
Over 14 kilometers of excellent beaches lie to the east of the Cuban capital. To the south, a green belt contributes to a healthful atmosphere.
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A national Cuban attraction, the Museum of the Birthplace of Jose Marti resides on the outskirts of the Habana Vieja area and is housed within a rather underwhelming building. However, it is within this very house that in 1853, Jose Julian Marti Perez was born. This famous figure from Cuban history is famous for his poetry and literature, as well as the part he played in the country's dream for independence against Spain.
“Underwhelming if you don't speak Spanish ”
Of course it's interesting to have been in the house of such an important historical figure. But before you go to the house (which is surprisingly difficult to find) please be aware that they have absolutely no written information in English in the displays, and the guides speak only Spanish. I understand a little bit of Spanish so I could... More
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