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Museum of the Revolution (Cuba)

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Housed in the opulent former Presidential Palace, the Museum of the Revolution traces Cuba's history from pre-Columbian times through the 1959 revolution and beyond. The building itself is a highlight, with its grand neoclassical facade and lavish interiors. Exhibits include artifacts from the independence wars, the revolutionary struggle led by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. Outside, the Granma Memorial displays the yacht that carried Castro and his comrades from Mexico to Cuba, along with other military vehicles.

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  • The Granma Memorial yacht and surrounding military vehicles in the outdoor courtyard
  • The restored Presidential Palace rooms, including the Cabinet Hall and the Hall of Mirrors
  • Exhibits on the Cuban Revolution, including weapons, documents, and photographs

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You can visit Museum of the Revolution (Cuba) on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

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