Cultural Cuba Holidays Wouldn"t Be Complete Without a Visit to Mesmerising, Colonial Trinidad
Trinidad is a charming colonial city located in central Cuba, jam-packed with captivating cultural and historical sites, bound to convert even the most reluctant museum visitor.
Narrow pebbled streets, bordered with a myriad of colourful houses, open out onto stunning plazas and small squares, interspersed with some of the finest colonial architecture you're likely to see.
So fine in fact, that UNESCO declared the entire city of Trinidad a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Some describe Trinidad as a museum in itself; such is the density and richness of culture in this city.
It's the best place in Cuba to soak up that colonial ambience and take in the vibrant colours of a place forever stuck in time.
The old historic centre is the first place to visit in Trinidad if you're a fan of architecture.
Step back in time by visiting the Church of Holy Trinity which borders the most important plaza in Trinidad, the Plaza Mayor.
Built back in 1892, this church contains a magnificent wooden sculpture of Christ, "El Señor de la Vera Cruz", which is well worth a look.
Other buildings to check out in the area include the House of Conspirators, a former meeting place of the secret nationalist society, La Rosa de Cuba.
The Church and Monastery of St Francis, built in 1813, is also a fantastic site, and contains the Museum of the Fight Against Bandits.
Once you've seen some of the historic buildings in this fascinating town, the next thing to do is visit some of Trinidad's world class museums.
Go to the Romantic Museum, to see 14 rooms which recreate the traditional colonial houses of the 19th century and step back in time to experience a long bygone era of glamour and sophistication.
All the rooms in this one-of-a-kind museum have that fascinating lived-in quality that captivates visitors.
The Archaeological Museum on the other hand, gives an extensive history of Cuba, starting from the first aboriginal settlements through to the colonisation of the island by the Spanish conquerors.
Other museums include the Municipal Museum of Trinidad, and the Architectural Museum.
The old town is inaccessible via car, so retains it's old-worldly feel.
A great way to see it is to take a tour on a horse-drawn carriage, take a walking tour, or simply explore on your own, at your own pace.
However you choose to see Trinidad, you really can't afford to miss it and it should never be crossed out of your Cuba holidays itinerary.
Narrow pebbled streets, bordered with a myriad of colourful houses, open out onto stunning plazas and small squares, interspersed with some of the finest colonial architecture you're likely to see.
So fine in fact, that UNESCO declared the entire city of Trinidad a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Some describe Trinidad as a museum in itself; such is the density and richness of culture in this city.
It's the best place in Cuba to soak up that colonial ambience and take in the vibrant colours of a place forever stuck in time.
The old historic centre is the first place to visit in Trinidad if you're a fan of architecture.
Step back in time by visiting the Church of Holy Trinity which borders the most important plaza in Trinidad, the Plaza Mayor.
Built back in 1892, this church contains a magnificent wooden sculpture of Christ, "El Señor de la Vera Cruz", which is well worth a look.
Other buildings to check out in the area include the House of Conspirators, a former meeting place of the secret nationalist society, La Rosa de Cuba.
The Church and Monastery of St Francis, built in 1813, is also a fantastic site, and contains the Museum of the Fight Against Bandits.
Once you've seen some of the historic buildings in this fascinating town, the next thing to do is visit some of Trinidad's world class museums.
Go to the Romantic Museum, to see 14 rooms which recreate the traditional colonial houses of the 19th century and step back in time to experience a long bygone era of glamour and sophistication.
All the rooms in this one-of-a-kind museum have that fascinating lived-in quality that captivates visitors.
The Archaeological Museum on the other hand, gives an extensive history of Cuba, starting from the first aboriginal settlements through to the colonisation of the island by the Spanish conquerors.
Other museums include the Municipal Museum of Trinidad, and the Architectural Museum.
The old town is inaccessible via car, so retains it's old-worldly feel.
A great way to see it is to take a tour on a horse-drawn carriage, take a walking tour, or simply explore on your own, at your own pace.
However you choose to see Trinidad, you really can't afford to miss it and it should never be crossed out of your Cuba holidays itinerary.
