Monument to Jose Marti
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Dennis Singh
Georgetown, Guyana23 contributions
Oct 2019
Visiting the Jose Marti Monument is a must on your trip to Havana. You will never regret it. It is a historic and Iconic landmark.
The museum is filled with memories of the life of Jose Marti and the Cuban Revolution.
The most fantastic sight however, is taking the elevator to the uppermost story and soak in the wonderful view of Havana and Plaza Revolution. It is breathtaking and picturesque for videos and photographs. Its a huge and imposing structure.
The museum is filled with memories of the life of Jose Marti and the Cuban Revolution.
The most fantastic sight however, is taking the elevator to the uppermost story and soak in the wonderful view of Havana and Plaza Revolution. It is breathtaking and picturesque for videos and photographs. Its a huge and imposing structure.
Written January 8, 2020
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Bud Bolsky
Brooklyn, NY16 contributions
May 2019
The monument to José Marti, a national hero in Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain, built by Castro in Plaza de la Revolucion, is the tallest point in Havana, like the Washington Monument in, wait for it, Washington D.C.
You don't have to stop: you can take a picture from a vintage Chevy taxi cab like I did as we drove around in the twilight. You don't want to be walking here during the mid day sun as there is no shade in the open plaza.
My mom remembers visiting José Marti’s house, which is near her childhood home, as part of a school trip. It’s one of the few buildings in her neighborhood still in pristine condition. It's in a residential area blocks from the Capitol. Can you believe school trips are part of the education system in Cuba since then, as they are here in the states?
You don't have to stop: you can take a picture from a vintage Chevy taxi cab like I did as we drove around in the twilight. You don't want to be walking here during the mid day sun as there is no shade in the open plaza.
My mom remembers visiting José Marti’s house, which is near her childhood home, as part of a school trip. It’s one of the few buildings in her neighborhood still in pristine condition. It's in a residential area blocks from the Capitol. Can you believe school trips are part of the education system in Cuba since then, as they are here in the states?
Written February 25, 2020
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boo59Leicester
Leicester, UK368 contributions
Mar 2022
As I have reoprted in all my reviews around this area, please learn about this important statue to the great Jose Marti. I had a wonderful day learning so much about this period in Cuba. A very impressive site indeed.
Written March 6, 2022
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Betula103
Australia7,855 contributions
Feb 2020
Marti is considered a Cuban national hero due to his involvement in the fight for independence from Spain. Fidel Castro used to hold his long drawn-out rally-speeches here. Plaza de la Revolution is not just this large square; it is also the name of the district it is in.
Written March 13, 2020
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Butch E
Nashville, TN636 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a monument to Jose Mari, but it also is the square where Fidel Castro gave his historic hours' long speeches. The whole plaza is known as Revolution Plaza. The monument and plaza are a must see who in Havana.
Written February 17, 2020
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EmmoLondon
London, UK362 contributions
A friend and I got a cab ride out to see one of the tourist stops in Havana. Essentially it's a big car park with a monument (big obelisk, with statue of Jose Marti in front). While historically this is important to Cubans (Castro performs speeches here, there are rallies, etc), but there isn't much to compel you to spend longer than 5-10 minutes. So whatever you do, Don't send your taxi driver away! There's a fair amount of government buildings surrounding the plaza, but it's a fairly desolate and quiet place, so no atmosphere - unless of course you happen to be there during a mass meeting or Castro speech! The best thing for me, was the mural-type thing of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, the Argentine who assisted Castro in the revolution.
Written December 2, 2005
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Asiyah Noemi K
Pula, Croatia5,332 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
A visit to this wonderful monument is particularly interesting. The Square of Revolution and the monument of Jose Marti are a special pride of the Cuban people. José Julián Martí Pérez was the most important politician and ideologue in Cuban history. The monument was erected to this Cuban national hero in the center of the Plaza de la Revolucion. Built during 1958, it shows the contemporary history of Cuba. The entire residential part of this monument is beautiful. On the ground floor the main precepts of the ideology of Martí are written, and we recommend that you make reading it, as it describes a fundamental part of the history of the fifteenth and sixteenth century on the island and in the world. Very educational and enlightening.
Written May 27, 2018
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,688 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Honoring one of Cuba's heroes of literature and politics, this monument towers over the Plaza de la Revolucion in the heart of Havana.
Jose Marti Memorial is comprised of a white statue of the national hero seated in front of a tall tower with a lookout over Havana. Marti, who sits in a thinking pose for his role as philosopher, poet and essayist. His writings were influential in supporting Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.
Jose Marti Memorial is comprised of a white statue of the national hero seated in front of a tall tower with a lookout over Havana. Marti, who sits in a thinking pose for his role as philosopher, poet and essayist. His writings were influential in supporting Cuba's fight for independence from Spain.
Written March 26, 2019
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Luvs2TravelAnywhere
New York City, NY7,191 contributions
Mar 2016
The Monument to Jose Marti is in the the Revolution Plaza so it was a must see. We were not allowed up to the top and only spent about 15 - 20 minutes here, but it was worth it.
Written April 21, 2016
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Marina_M0823
New York City, NY70 contributions
Aug 2019
Nice square, good pictures to take of classic cars as well as chigavaro.You can only view this from fr, unless you want to go inside
Written August 26, 2019
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How much does it cost to go inside the monument and how much is a taxi from the cruise terminal to the monument?
Written November 10, 2017
What you would really enjoy is the elevator ride to the top of the monument where you get a 360 degree view of Havana. Docents are available. It may have cost 3 - 5 CUCs. It is definitely worth the investment. The views are amazing. We traveled many times from old Havana to where we stayed within walking distance of the monument for 7-8 CUCs. You can negotiate with the private cabs.
Written November 11, 2017
Hola Fefe gracias por dar tanta información, mi familia y yo, somos 5 y vaiajaremos en Setiembre a la habana y como vi que tu señora y tú se alojaron en El Vedado, te agradeceré me digas dónde te alojaste y si la zona es segura, gracias 😊
Written July 11, 2017
Would like to know how long it takes for the Cuban Embassy to issue an HE11 Visa.
Written June 13, 2017
When we went, we flew JetBlue. They made it so easy. Filled out forms with JetBlue online and picked up visas when we landed in Ft. Lauderdale.
Written July 4, 2017
se puede subir al mirador?
cuanto cuesta la entrada?
que horario tienen?
Written May 31, 2017
hola desde febrero abrio sus puertas de nuevo si puedes subir por el mirador
,hay ascensor para los pesonas mayores,puedes ver toda la ciudad de la habana hasta una de las playas cercanas ,tambien puedes entrar al museo del gran personaje de la habana y pasar un excelente dia alli,la torre es de marmol dà unos reflejos hermosos con la luz del sol, tomaras unas increibles fotografias,la entrada es economica no te arrepentiras ,tienes que ir .
Written June 3, 2017
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