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30 octuber of 1871 first stone was planted and began the construction of the biggest graveyard in Cuba, declared in 1987 National Monument. 56 hectareas of monuments and beatifull statues. Don?t miss:
- panteon de los ocho estudiantes de Medicina
- panteon del Cuerpo de Bomberos,
- panton de las Fuerzas Armadas,
And the main chappel decorated with painting of the cuban Miguel Melero. Leave a Comment Address: corner Zapata st and 12stDirections: Just walk in Vedado, ask anyone and tehy witll tell U. Near Chaplin cinema, or 23st and 12st
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With 131 years of history, the Colón Cemetery is an impressive symbol of a meeting between today's Cuba and silence, in memory of the many generations that rest in the Havana graveyard. Also known as the Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus) Cemetery, it was built on a project by Galician architect Calixto Arellano de Loira y Cardoso, who had graduated from Madrid's Royal Academy of Arts of San Fernando. In 1869, Arellano de Loira's project won a contest to build a new cemetery in the Cuban capital, promoted as "The pale death enters both the cabins of the poor and the palaces of kings". The first works in the graveyard began in October 1871, and already in the 19th century, the fame of the Colón Cemetery traveled the world in the tourist guides of the time, devoted to inform on the most interesting sites in the capital of the largest Antillean island. A true architectural monument, the Colón Cemetery also has the honor of being the only American graveyard dedicated to the famous admiral who discovered the island and other major destinations in the continent. Precisely, the iron gate to the cemetery, at the so-called "Gate of Peace", bears three C's (CCC) in honor of the man who said that Cuba was "the most beautiful island that human eyes have seen".The main access to the graveyard is at the majestic northern portico, where an impressive 22.5-meter-tall sculpture in the form of an arc of triumph is located. Visitors are attracted by unique symbols, such as inverted torches, that remind them about the end of life, as well as branches of laurel and winged hourglasses marking the irreversible nature of earthly life. Later on, in 1901 to be exact, another sculpture - made of the world famous Carrara marble and built in Italy by Cuban sculptor José Villalta Saavedra - crowned the northern portico. He work, entitle "The Three Theological Virtues" - Faith, Hope and Charity -, bears an inscription in Latin (Janua Sum Pacis), after which that portico was called the Gate of Peace. Leave a Comment Address: Zapata y 12Directions: Vedado
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One of the stops on our tour was to Havana's Cemetery NECROPOLIS CRISTOBAL COLON. There is nearly 1 million tombs here. Incredible isn't it. It's just as big as a city.
A number of well known people are laid to rest here in this 50 hectare cemetery. Some of the tombs and statues are wonderful works of art. At the center of the cemetery is the Capilla Central or Central Chapel.
It is located in the Vedado section of the city at Calzada de Zapata and Calle 12.
There was no entry fee but an official did board our bus to collect 1 CUC Peso if you wanted to take pictures. Leave a Comment Address: Calzada de Zapata & Calle 12 VedadaDirections: Vedada section of Havana
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A beautiful place to go for a walk and to get away from the noises and crowds of the city. Dating back to the 19th century, this cemetery is to Havana what Pere-Lachaise is to Paris. Some of the headstones and ornamental sculptures are true works of art. Among the many people buried there (over 800,000) is one that is perhaps more famous, called La Milagrosa (you'll have no problem finding the right spot, there are always flowers and people praying). The story goes that this woman died while giving birth to a still-born child. As the custom goes, she was buried with her baby at her feet. Years later, her casket was opened up and they discovered the baby in the arms of the mother. She now stands as a symbol of motherly love. Leave a Comment Directions: Vedado area, at the corner of calle Zapata and calle 12
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This is one of the most famous cemeteries in Latin America, known for its beauty and magnificence. The cemetery was built in 1876 and has nearly a million tombs. Some of the gravestones are decorated with the works of sculptors of the calibre of Ramos Blancos, among others. Afrocuban religious practices have a big influence in Cuban culture, and this cemetery is no exception, on the contrary, it is quite common to find rag dolls with colourful dresses resting by small graves. The dolls are offerings to the various deities.
Another interesting fact is the legend of the Milagrosa (the Miraculous Lady). She was a woman that died giving birth along with her baby. They were buried in separate graves and later on, when her grave was opened, they found the baby in her arms. A lot of devout catholics leave offerings by her grave.
The Entrance-The statue in Carrara marble of the three theological virtues Faith, Hope and Charity, was sculped in 1904.
Entrance 1 peso + 3 peso if you have a camera Leave a Comment Address: Calle 12 esquina Calle 23, VedadoPhone: Tel: 7/832-1050
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A lot of "Habaneros" are visiting this statue and make a wish.This tiles are a kind of thankness - i hope the many wishes came true!!
Note that this cemetery is not the only big one in Habana. There is also a Chinese Cementary - city of the dead - in Nuevo Vedado.
Very near the to Colon but it is closed - people say due to safety reasons (Raul Castro has an apartment in the neighborhood)
Furthermore - at Diez de Octubre there is a city of dead for the "LOGE"or " Freemasonry " Leave a Comment
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Translated to be the Christopher Colombus Cemetery, it is world renown for its flair and architecture. The "who's who" of Cuban history are all interned here - with over 500 major mausoleums. There is everything from Roman temples to Egyptian pyramids to medieval castles. The styles range from classical to art deco. And I thought New Orleans had a flair for cemeteries!!
There are also monuments dedicated to those who died for various causes as well as from catastrophic events. One of the most striking is the monument to those who died in the devastating fire which struck Havana in 1890.
The most visited grave is known as La Milagrosa. Back in 1901, a woman and her child died during child birth. They were buried together with the child at her feet. When the sarcophagus was later opened, the child was found in her arms. Tradition states that one should knock the grave 3 times with one of the brass rings. Then touch the tomb and request a favor. After, back away from the tomb. Miraculous healings have been credited with this ritual. Many woman who have difficulty getting pregnant, come here to pray.
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