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- Havana
- Museo de la Revolución
Museo de la Revolución
Formerly the Presidential Palace and headquarters of the Cuban
government, the impressive building now houses documents,
photographs and artefacts pertaining to the Cuban Revolution, and
provides an excellent introduction to, and understanding of, Cuba's
history and its struggle for independence. Prepare to spend a few
hours wandering from room to room as the story unfolds, from
Spanish colonial times to the present day. In front of the museum
entrance stands a watchtower that was part of the old city walls,
as well as a tank used by Fidel Castro during the battle of the Bay
of Pigs in 1961. Behind the museum is the glass-encased yacht, the
'Granma', which brought 82 revolutionaries, including Che Guevara
and Fidel Castro, from Mexico to set the 1956 Revolution in
motion.
Information & Facts
Address
Calle Refugio, between Calle Agramonte and Av de las
Misiones, Centro Habana
Admission
US$4 (adult), US$2 (student), Free for children under
12
Language
The official language is Spanish, but English is spoken
in the main tourist spots.
Money
The official currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP), divided into 100
centavos, but the 'tourist' currency is the Peso Convertible (CUC),
which replaces the US Dollar as currency in tourist related
establishments like hotels, restaurants and so called 'dollar
shops'. US Dollars are no longer accepted as payment, and a 10%
commission or more is charged to exchange them, therefore the best
currency to bring along is Euros, the British Pound or Canadian
Dollars. The CUC is almost equal in value to the US Dollar. Some
places only accept Cuban pesos and others only Pesos Convertible
(usually tourist related establishments). Money should only be
changed at official exchange bureaux or banks to avoid scams
confusing the two currencies. Visa and MasterCard are generally
accepted only in major cities and hotels as long as they haven't
been issued by a US bank; Diners Club has limited acceptance, and
American Express is not accepted anywhere on the island. Travellers
cheques are less readily accepted than credit cards, but all major
currencies are acceptable, except for US bank issued cheques. No
US-issued credit or debit cards will work in ATMs, but those
holding other cards issued in other countries should be able to get
pesos at most major tourist destinations. Euro or Sterling
travellers cheques are accepted at Cuban banks and Bureaux de
Change.
Opening Times
Open daily, from 10am to 5pm
Time
Local time is GMT -5 (GMT-4 from the second Sunday in March
to the last Sunday in October).