Cementerio Cristóbal Colón
Neighborhood: Vedado
Phone: +53 7 832 1050
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The beauty and magnificence of this cemetery has made it famous throughout the Latin American continent. Established in 1876, it holds nearly a million graves, many of whose headstones have been embellished by major Cuban sculptors such as Ramos Blancos, among others. The Afro-Cuban religious practice of, "santería" is common throughout the island, and this cemetery is no exception; thus it is not unusual to find colorfully dressed rag-dolls lying next to the graves, placed as offerings to one or other deity. And a popular local legend tells the story of the Milagrosa or Miraculous Lady, who died in childbirth along with her infant; although they had originally been buried separately, both were found–some time later–lying in the same grave, now a shrine for devout Catholics.
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Famous Latin American Cemetery
Neighborhood: Vedado
Phone: +53 7 832 1050
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The beauty and magnificence of this cemetery has made it famous throughout the Latin American continent. Established in 1876, it holds nearly a million graves, many of whose headstones have been embellished by major Cuban sculptors such as Ramos Blancos, among others. The Afro-Cuban religious practice of, "santería" is common throughout the island, and this cemetery is no exception; thus it is not unusual to find colorfully dressed rag-dolls lying next to the graves, placed as offerings to one or other deity. And a popular local legend tells the story of the Milagrosa or Miraculous Lady, who died in childbirth along with her infant; although they had originally been buried separately, both were found–some time later–lying in the same grave, now a shrine for devout Catholics.
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CEMENTERIO DE COLÃN
I had always heard as a kid how grand this great necropolis was...There was so much money in Havana ...
Reviewed by:eric from on Jan 01 2008
If you are into cemeteries as I am this is a must on your list
I love the head stones and the chappel inside the cemetery. I enjoyed walking through the cemetery r...
Reviewed by:Cristina Infante from on Jul 26 2007
Not the same anymore
I was born in Cuba and came to the US at an early age. My grandfather and about 2 or three more of m...
Reviewed by:YohankaC from on May 26 2007
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