Moncada Barracks, Santiago de Cuba
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Moncada Barracks © Mark Scott Johnson
Moncada Barracks
The bullet-ridden barracks and adjacent Parque Historico Abel Santamaria were part of important events in Cuba's history. In 1953 a group led by Fidel Castro attacked the barracks in an attempt to steal weapons and launch the revolution, but the plan failed and 61 of them were killed. The rest were captured and many tortured to death by Batista's army. Fidel was later tried in the Escuela de Enfermeras for leading the attack and is where he made his famous 'History Will Absolve Me' speech.Telephone: 226 620 157
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm (until 1pm on Sundays)
Admission: CUC 2, CUC 3 for a guided tour; cameras extra
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