El Mejunje, Santa Clara

Name: El Mejunje
Address: Marta Abreu No 107, Santa Clara, 50100, Cuba

#5 among attractions in Santa Clara

Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

El Mejunje, also known as El Mejunje de Silverio after the surname of its founder and director, Ramón Silverio, is a Cuban LGBT cultural center and space located in the city of Santa Clara. It lies on the central Calle Marta Abreu, near the corner with Calle Juan Bruno Zayas, close to the Parque Vidal and La Caridad Theatre, next to the Saint Claire of Assisi Cathedral. ()

Completed: 26 January 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 22°24'24"N, 79°58'2"W

Address

Marta Abreu No 107Santa Clara 50100 Cuba

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Day trips

El Mejunje – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Che Guevara Mausoleum, Tren Blindado, Parque Vidal, Catedral de Santa Clara de Asís.

0.8 miW
Mausoleum of a Cuban Revolution leader
Che Guevara Mausoleum, Santa Clara
21 min walk • The Che Guevara Mausoleum stands as a solemn tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century's revolutionary movements, Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Cuba, the mausoleum is not only a museum but also the final resting place of...
0.5 miNE
Museum
Tren Blindado, Santa Clara
13 min walk • The Tren Blindado monument and museum in Santa Clara, Cuba, stands as a historical testament to one of the most pivotal moments in the Cuban Revolution. This site commemorates the daring assault led by Che Guevara and his band of revolutionaries on December 29, 1958...
~810 ftE
Park
Parque Vidal, Santa Clara
4 min walk • Parque Vidal is a central hub of cultural and social activity in the heart of Santa Clara, Cuba. This vibrant park, bustling with life, is surrounded by significant buildings that reflect the rich history and architecture of the city.
~200 ftSW
Church
Catedral de Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara
1 min walk • The Catedral de Santa Clara de Asís is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Santa Clara, Cuba. It lies on Calle Marta Abreu, one of the city's main arteries, only two blocks from Parque Vidal and next to the cultural centre "El Mejunje".
~610 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Hispanic colonial architecture
Teatro La Caridad, Santa Clara
3 min walk • Teatro de La Caridad or Teatro La Caridad, located in Santa Clara, is one of the few remaining colonial theatres in Cuba. It is a National Monument of Cuba.
~1750 ftN
Park
Parque del Carmen, Santa Clara
9 min walk • Parque del Carmen is a park in Santa Clara, Cuba, which honors the city's founding. It is located in the ward El Carmen, not too far from Martyr's Park and the railway station.
0.5 miN
Park
Parque de los Mártires, Santa Clara
12 min walk • Parque de los Mártires is a park in Santa Clara, Cuba. It is a few blocks from Parque del Carmen in front of Santa Clara railway station.
0.5 miNW
Museum
Villa Clara Provincial Museum, Santa Clara
13 min walk • The Villa Clara Provincial Museum, also known as Abel Santamaría Provincial Museum, is a museum located in the Cuban city of Santa Clara, capital of Villa Clara Province.
~1740 ftN
22°24'40"N • 79°57'55"W
The Constantino Perez cigar factory, Santa Clara
9 min walk • Museum
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Augusto César Sandino, Santa Clara
21 min walk • Estadio Augusto César Sandino is a multi-use stadium in Santa Clara, Cuba. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and is the home stadium of Villa Clara Naranjas. The stadium holds 20,000 people.
0.8 miW
22°24'10"N • 79°58'46"W
Monumento del Ché, Santa Clara
21 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Mejunje?

Nearby attractions include Catedral de Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara (1 min walk), Teatro La Caridad, Santa Clara (3 min walk), Parque Vidal, Santa Clara (4 min walk), The Constantino Perez cigar factory, Santa Clara (9 min walk).

How to get to El Mejunje by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Mejunje:

Bus

Arco Rojo • Lines: José Martí - Parque (8 min walk)
Terminal de Ómnibus Municipales (12 min walk)

Train

Santa Clara (13 min walk)