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Plaza De La Revolución

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Katherine

Major General Calixto Garcia – Revolution Square, Holguin

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Plaza de la Revolución

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Katherine

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Loma de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) It takes its name from a tall wooden cross at its summit. The first cross was erected in 1790, and from that moment the hill stopped being known as “Cerro Bayabo” to … Continue reading →

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La Fiesta De Los Quince Años

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Katherine

In the Cuban tradition of la fiesta de los quince años, a girl’s 15th birthday is celebrated with lavish, luxury-laden puberty rituals that marks her transition into a woman. Promenade Los Quince Años with military cadets

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Plaza de la Revolución

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Katherine

Complejo Monumentario Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Calixto García I

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Major General Calixto García

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Katherine

The statue of Major General Calixto García, hero of the Wars of Independence in Cuba in the 19th century, has changed its location. From its location on G street (Avenida de los Presidentes) in the Vedado neighborhood, on the Havana … Continue reading →

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – State Of The Line

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Katherine

The harsh reality of rail on Vancouver Island as shown by the condition of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way – although classified as an active railway, the train truly doesn’t run here anymore, hasn’t for some time, and … Continue reading →