 
Located about 106
kilometers south of Santa Clara and about 90 km from Cienfuegos, Trinidad is
the best preserved colonial town of cuba. Founded in 1514 by Diego Velázquez
with the name of Villa De la Santísima Trinidad. Cortés set out from here
for Mexico in 1518. Trinidad remained haven for smugglers until the late
18th century. After the slave revolt in Haiti caused French planters to flee
to Cuba Trinidad became a center of sugar and coffee production..
Trinidad has
been declared by the UNESCO 1988 a World Heritage Site.
Places of interest:
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Museo Historico
Principal
-
Iglesia Parraquial de
la Santisima
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Casa de la Cultura
Trinitaria
-
Museo de Arquitectura
de Trinidad
-
Museo de Alejandro de
Humboldt
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Museo de Arqueología
Guamuhaya
-
Museo Romántico
-
Museo Nacional de la
Lucha Contra Bandidos
Around Trinidad:
International Clinic /
Pharmacy:
Bank:
Travel info:
Museums:
Museo Municipal de Trinidad
A vast exhibit that allows the visitor to know the history of one of the first
seven towns founded in Cuba by Diego Velázquez in the 16 th century. Among its
outstanding collections there are excellent art pieces displaying a notorious
conservation. It is one of the many museums of the city that should not be
skipped in your agenda.
Address: Calle Simón Bolívar # 423, Trinidad
Romantic Museum
The former palace of Count Brunet, which first floor was built in 1740 and the
second one ended in 1808, exhibits a wide variety of furniture and other
decorative arts owned by the bourgeoisie of Trinidad during the 19 th century.
The building itself faithfully represents the style of Cuban colonial
architecture.
Address: Calle Fernando Hernández Echemendía # 52, Trinidad
Museum of Archeology "Guamuhaya"
It is located at the very center of the historical core of the city. The
building was erected at the end of the 18 th century and it displays a marked
rococo style. Its main collections are based in objects that date back to the
period going from the pre-Columbian epoch to the Spanish conquest. Some of
these objects are considered unique in Cuba.
Address: Calle Simón Bolívar # 457, Trinidad
Museum of Architecture of Trinidad
Both in the interior and in the beautiful courtyard of the ancient building,
the visitors can admire displays of the architectonic development of Trinidad,
including a beautiful variety of decorative and wooden window bars among other
highly valuable objects from the historical and patrimonial point of view.
Address: Calle Desengaño # 83, Trinidad
Museo de la lucha contra bandidos
The museum provides the visitor with a much synthesized account of relevant
facts in the struggle against counterrevolutionary elements that attempted to
destabilize the country by means of their evil actions in the mountainous zone
of El Escambray. It is housed by the building of the former convent and church
of Saint Francis of Assisi. From its bell tower, you will be able to enjoy a
beautiful view of the city.
Address: Calle del Cristo and Boca, Trinidad
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