subject: Few Must-visit Museums In Cuba [print this page] Cuba is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the entire Caribbean region. Every year hundreds and thousands of people plan Cuba all inclusive holidays to visit the cigar factories and feel the freshness of nature. However, list of attractions in the country is not only limited to beaches and cigar factories. Holidays in Cuba are incomplete without visiting its museums. One of the most popular museums in the country is Bacardi Museum.
Bacardi Museum is not only famous in the Caribbean country but in whole of the world. Bacardi is family-owned spirits company and is among the largest in the world. It was established in Santiago in 1862. But today, it has presence in 170 countries and produces over 240 million bottles in a year. Bacardi Museum allows you to know about the history and facts about the Bacardi rum and its widely recognized bat logo. While walking through the alleys of the museum, you would come across antique and art collection of Emilio Bacardi. This museum has become an integral part of all inclusive holidays to Cuba.
Museo de la Ciudad is another popular museum in the country. It is also known as Museum of the City. It was opened to public in 1791 and is housed in the Palace of the Captains General also known as Palacio de los Capitanes Generales. The palace is one of the best examples of baroque style of architecture in the capital city of Havana. Your visit to the museum allows you to take a look at the items belong to Cuban wars for independence. Hall of Flags is the main highlight of the museum. This exhibition room features original Cuban flag in addition to number of those that are used by the Spanish colonial government.
Archeology lovers plan holidays to Cuba especially to visit this museum and take a look at the archeological pieces, weapons, folklore and historic paintings. Another museum that allows you to explore the rich past of Cuba is Museo de la Revolucin. The building where museum is located was once used as a headquarters of Cuban government as well as Presidential Palace. If you want to explore the heroics of the Cuban freedom fighters, plan Cuba holidays and visit this museum that exhibits photographs, documents and artifacts related to Cuban revolution. While taking a closer look at the items on display, you will find yourself back in Spanish colonial times.
