Mayor General Vicente García Provincial Museum, Las Tunas

Don't miss a visit to the striking Major General Vicente García Provincial Museum, declared a National Monument of Cuba

Mayor General Vicente García Provincial Museum
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Located in the historic center of the city of Las Tunas, you will find this old blue colonial house that houses the Museo Provincial Mayor General Vicente García (Major General Vicente García Provincial Museum), for many, it is the most important building in the capital.

This eclectic two-story building, also known as the “Edificio Azul” (Blue Building), was originally the colonial mansion of Mr. Enrique Rosende. After the War of Independence, it functioned as a telegraph barracks until it burned with the rest of the city in 1897. Years later, in 1921, the building was rebuilt as a town hall or municipal palace until the middle of the 20th century. From then, it began to be used for different social purposes until in the 80s, when it was inaugurated as the Museo Provincial de Las Tunas (Provincial Museum of Las Tunas) and, today, it continues to function as such.

One of the primary social objectives of this monument is the rescue, research and exhibition of the cultural heritage of the town and, for this, different rooms have been set up, that house permanent exhibitions and a temporary one, which show the history, science and culture of the Tunera community. Thus, with the help of friendly guides, you will be able to learn about the history of the province through interesting memories such as old weapons, the chains with which they captured slaves, photographs, decorative arts and much more.

This famous monument bears the name of one of the most important generals who participated in the Ten Years War. He is owed the motto of the flag of Las Tunas: "burned before it slaves"; since in 1876, when the Mambises could no longer sustain the Spanish occupation of Las Tunas, they decided to set the city on fire so that it would not serve as a refuge for the Spanish army. It was at that moment that General Vicente García ordered the city to be burned. The good man decided to start at his own house, stating: "I can set you on fire, but I prefer you burned rather than slave." In his honor, you can also find documents and objects related to the major general and his military and political activity.

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Location:

Calle Francisco Varona e/ calle Vicente García y calle Colón. Las Tunas, Cuba

Admissions:

1 CUC

Opening Hours:

Monday to Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

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+53 31 348201

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