University of Medical Sciences, Cienfuegos

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The University of Medical Sciences, Cienfuegos was established in 1979 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Provencial General Hospital "Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima" is affiliated to the university. Currently, students from 52 countries are registered in different departments. ()

Local name: Universidad Ciencias Médicas Cienfuegos Established: 1 September 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 22°8'45"N, 80°26'11"W

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Nearby attractions include: Cinco de Septiembre Stadium, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Panteón de Gil, Parque central José Martí.

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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Cinco de Septiembre Stadium, Cienfuegos
30 min walk • The Cinco de Septiembre Stadium, a pivotal sports venue nestled in the vibrant city of Cienfuegos, Cuba, stands as a testament to the nation's love for athletics and community events. Inaugurated on the date it commemorates, September 5, this stadium is not only a hub...
1 miW
Church
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cienfuegos
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual and architectural significance. This stunning church, with its neoclassical façade and twin towers, commands attention in the city's landscape.
0.9 miW
Memorial
Panteón de Gil, Cienfuegos
22 min walk • Panteón de Gil is a monument in memory of General Dionisio Gil, which was inaugurated on May 28, 1911 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1854, Gil died on the corner of Gazel street, and Hernan Cortes Avenue in Cienfuegos, on 28 December 1899.
1.1 miW
Tower and statue for a revolutionary hero
Parque central José Martí, Cienfuegos
28 min walk • The José Martí Memorial is a memorial to José Martí, a national hero of Cuba, located on the northern side of the Plaza de la Revolución in the Vedado area of Havana. It consists of a star-shaped tower, a statue of Martí surrounded by six columns, and gardens. It is the largest monument to a writer in the world.
~70 ftS
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Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos
1 min walk • The Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, is located in the city of Cienfuegos in Cuba. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, because of its outstanding Neoclassical architecture architecture and its status as the best example of early 19th century Spanish urban planning.