Housed in the former presidential palace, built in 1920, it documents (from the régime´s point of view, of course), the history of the revolution of 1959 and its aftermath with documents, photos, and artifacts such as bloodstained clothing of the casualties from the Castro guerrillas´ failed 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba and maps utilized for movements during the campaign (most of the exhibits, however, are labeled only in Spanish). There are also sections dedicated to the 1895-1898 war of independence from Spain as well as to Che Guevara and the Castro brothers, and out back are various planes, rockets, and vehicles connected to the revolution, including a replica of the iconic yacht Granma, the boat which brought the Castros and confederates from exile in Mexico to Cuba in 1956. Apart from all that, the building´s opulent architecture and interiors also impress, including a hall of mirrors inspired by that of the Palace of Versailles.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post What Definitely Not to Miss in Havana.
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