Balcón de Velázquez, Santiago de Cuba

Name: Balcón de Velázquez
Address: Felix Pena 612, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Telephone: +53 22 652652

#8 among attractions in Santiago de Cuba

Museum, History museum

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Balcón de Velázquez (address: Felix Pena 612) is a place located in Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba province) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 125 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 20°1'15"N latitude and 75°49'51"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Balcón de Velázquez is a short distance from the following public transport stations: San Francisco (bus, 8 min walk), Santiago de Cuba (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption (sacred and religious sites, 3 min walk), Cespedes Park (park, 3 min walk), Foco Cultural El Tivolí (restaurant, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 20°1'15"N, 75°49'51"W

Address

Felix Pena 612Santiago de Cuba Cuba

Contact

+53 22 652652

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Balcón de Velázquez – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Guillermón Moncada, Moncada Barracks, Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption.

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Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba
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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Santiago de Cuba
3 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, also called Santiago de Cuba Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Santiago de Cuba, in eastern Cuba. The cathedral fronts onto Céspedes Park. Its facade has two marble sculptures.
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Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balcón de Velázquez?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Santiago de Cuba (3 min walk), Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba (3 min walk), Foco Cultural El Tivolí, Santiago de Cuba (6 min walk), Museo del Carnaval, Santiago de Cuba (6 min walk).

How to get to Balcón de Velázquez by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balcón de Velázquez:

Bus

San Francisco • Lines: A1, A4 (8 min walk)
Reloj Alameda • Lines: A2, P3 (8 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Cuba (19 min walk)