Parque de los Mártires

Parque de los Mártires (Martyrs Park) is the name of a park in Santa Clara, Cuba, it is located only a few blocks from Parque del Carmen. It is a triangular shaped area with many points of interests. Its center piece is a truncated column, the only one in rural Cuba in honor of those fighters who lost their lives in the Independence War. 18th and 19th century buildings surround the park. Although the passage of time and a lack of restoration have made the park lose its beauty, the Railway Station is still a nice example of colonial architecture a building donated to the city by philanthropist Marta Abreu. Across from the station a colonial wooden family house still stands. Another important building in the Park area is an art deco,...