Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Santa Ifigenia Cemetery
The Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, officially Santa Ifigenia Patrimonial Cemetery, is the cemetery, necropolis and main pantheon of the Cuban Oriente and the city of Santiago de Cuba. It is located west of the city, more specifically in the José Martí district and stands out for being the resting place of the remains of a large number of heroes and famous figures in the history and culture of Cuba, including José Martí and Fidel Castro. The signature resting place is that of Martí, Cuba's national hero, whose mausoleum is guarded by Cuban soldiers at the entrance.
- City
- Santiago de Cuba
- Country
- Cuba
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Santiago de Cuba
- Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
- Cathedral Basilica of Santiago de Cuba
- Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardí Moreau
Background: Wikipedia