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What to see by foot: Cuba
    
A major stop on any walk around Old Havana is the Cathedral of San Cristobal and
its adjacent plaza. The twin towers and faded baroque façade of this colonial
masterpiece draw visitors both day and night into its cool interior. While here,
you can also wander the restored galleries and shops lining the cobblestone square.
From the plaza, visit the City Museum, which houses art and antique collections
from Havana's colonial past. Visitors also come here to see the rooms and courtyards
of the former Palace of the Captain Generals, which is home to the museum.
Crossing the harbour from Old Havana, you come to the Morro and Cabana Historic
Park complex, which consists of two huge colonial forts built to protect the
strategic harbour from attack. Besides the forts, there are lighthouses, museums,
barracks, restaurants and a nightly cannon salute.
Two other historic and culturally interesting places to visit are the Columbus
cemetery and the Che Guevara monument. The cemetery features the fascinating
and macabre spectacle of a true city of the dead complete with named streets.
The bodies, in their often intricate and sun-bleached tombs, are all laid to
rest above the ground.
The Che Guevara monument honours the legendary bearded revolutionary who helped
Castro topple Batista. The statue is held in great esteem by Cubans, and underneath
his image is a museum detailing his life and exploits, complete with a mausoleum
containing the remains of the Argentinean turned honorary Cuban.
When you are tired of sightseeing, visit one of the numerous Casas Particulares,
which are Cuban bed-and-breakfasts where you can sample local fare and drink
some of the famous rum cocktails produced on the island. Of course, there is
always the chance of a quick detour to catch a band playing live salsa music.
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