Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba

Visit the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery and see first-hand how even in the afterlife the greats of the country are honored.

Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba
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The Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, located in Santiago de Cuba, is the oldest cemetery in Cuba because it dates from the year 1868. It is distinguished from the rest not only for that, but also for the large number of very important characters that rest in it and its wonderful architecture never seen in another before. In addition, in 1937 it acquired the rank of National Monument and 16 years ago an award for the unbeatable degree of conservation it possesses

Santa Ifigenia Cemetery
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Along its nearly 133,000 meters, if you walk through its streets you can discover the graves of famous figures of the country, such as musicians (Pepe Sánchez, Francisco Repilado) or revolutionaries (Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Mariana Grajales or the recently Fidel Castro). It is worth mentioning that of José Martí because it is an authentic jewel unique in the country and the whole world. More than a tomb, we are talking about a Romanesque mausoleum of the master Mario Santi, since its dimensions are enormous and everything is mathematically thought out (That the sun's rays fall on the place where his remains are deposited, the symbolism of the earth that refers to his mania to liberate both Cuba and America in general, etc.). The most striking thing without a doubt is the ritual that the guard does every day, something incredible to see that will leave you amazed and will bring out your patriotic values.

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Location:

Avenida Capitán Raúl Perozo, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.

Hours:

Mondays to Sundays from 8 to 18 h

Interactive map:

Santiago de Cuba

What to see:

Museums:

Siboney

Parque Baconao (Baconao Park)

El Cobre

Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Cobre

Pico Turquino

Museo de la Plata (Silver Museum)

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