Plaza de La Revolucion
Built in 1953 to commemorate Cuba’s national hero, Jose Marti, who was instrumental in the 19th century struggle to free Cuba from Spanish control.
Jose Marti Statue
The Pope was due to visit Cuba the following week and officiate at a mass in this square, hence the railings and structures in front of the Jose Marti statue. I thought that it was diplomatic for the Cuban government to decorate one of their official buildings overlooking the square with an image of Jesus Christ with a halo. Our guide soon corrected me – it was of one of the charismatic revolutionary leaders, Camilo Cienfuegos!
The square is enormous and therefore ideally suited for mass political rallies (& the Pope!). Ann in front of a Government building with portrait of Che Guevara.
