For a little wander in the heart of the sugar trade look no further than the Plaza Mayor in Trinidad, Cuba. Due to beautifully preserved buildings around the place, Trinidad and its neighbouring area have been recognized as the World Heritage site of UNESCO. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, it is also where the rich traded slaves.
Plaza Mayor is one of the most renowned landmarks of Trinidad, Cuba. The Plaza is the central square that dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The plaza is surrounded by stately and colonial-style buildings of the city. This place is rectangular in shape. Historically, this was used for all civil announcements and celebrations. Decorated with various sculptures, historical symbols and commemorative plaques, it was actually a meeting point of the community of Cuban separatists at that time.
Take a stroll through the gardens and the cobblestone streets along white iron fences, statues, and columns. The slave trade eventually finished, but the colonial buildings surrounding the square have been preserved. The houses are now home to numerous museums.
Visit any of the buildings within the World Heritage Site like the Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad. The Church of the Holy Trinity was built on the site of a previous 17th-century church destroyed by a cyclone. The statue of Christ was meant to be delivered to a church in Veracruz but was held back by bad weather. The locals decided it was a sign from God that the statue remain in Trinidad. Next door to the church is the Palacio Brunet, once home to the Count it is now the Museo Romántico with the original marble floor, frescoes, and neoclassical decoration.
Don’t miss the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco which houses the Museo de la Lucha contra Bandidos (Museum of the Fight against Bandits), Museo de Arqueología Guamuhaya, the House of the Sánchez Iznaga (Casa de los Sánchez Iznaga) which houses the Museum of Colonial Architecture (Museo de Arquitectura Colonial), Casa de Aldemán Orti who later became the Mayor of Trinidad, and the Palacio Cantero.
For many years, Central Plaza witnessed many big public events. This grand central square of Trinidad offers historical architecture and also some colourful and vibrant street life. Constructed in 1514, Plaza Mayor is known as the historic quarter of Sancti Spíritus, a beautiful city of Trinidad. Constructed in the 19th-century, the buildings are covered with red terracotta tiles, making it more attractive. This is encircled with four elegant gardens, and in the centre, you can find a beautiful street lamp. The whole place transformed into a stage for rumba, salsa, and street bands, after sunset. You may also be invited to join in playing an instrument. Be prepared!. You can dance to your heart's content
After reaching Trinidad airport, you can take a Taxi to reach Trinidad city, it will be about 324 km.
Taxi Fare € 42.41 to € 51.84. The taxi should take around 22 mins to reach
Or you can opt for public transport Bus fare- € 0.53, and Bus should take an hour
It is only a 5 minutes walk from Trinidad city centre to the plaza. You can also hire a taxi for a fare of 2 CUC to 4 CUC if you don't wish to walk or save a few minutes of your time.
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
4 hours to 5 hours
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