Casa de Diego Velazquez, Santiago de Cuba

#7 among attractions in Santiago de Cuba

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Casa de Diego Velazquez is a place located in Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba province) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 151 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 20°1'18"N latitude and 75°49'48"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Casa de Diego Velazquez is a short distance from the following public transport stations: San Francisco (bus, 5 min walk), Santiago de Cuba (train, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cespedes Park (park, 1 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption (sacred and religious sites, 2 min walk), Balcón de Velázquez (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 20°1'18"N, 75°49'48"W

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Casa de Diego Velazquez – 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.

1.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Guillermón Moncada, Santiago de Cuba
38 min walk • The Estadio Guillermón Moncada is a cornerstone of sports culture in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Serving as a prime venue for baseball, Cuba's national sport, this stadium is not just a sports facility but a gathering place that resonates with the passionate cheers of...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Historical place
Moncada Barracks, Santiago de Cuba
20 min walk • Moncada Barracks, a historical military compound located in the vibrant city of Santiago de Cuba, stands as a testament to one of the most significant events in Cuban history. Now a museum, this site commemorates the daring assault led by Fidel Castro on July 26, 1953...
1.2 miNW
Cemetery
Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, Santiago de Cuba
31 min walk • Santa Ifigenia Cemetery is a cemetery in Santiago de Cuba and resting place of a few notable Cubans. The cemetery opened in 1868 to replace smaller Cemetery of Santa Ana.
~330 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Santiago de Cuba
2 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Museo Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, Santiago de Cuba
18 min walk • Museo Abel Santamaría Cuadrado is a museum located in the old Saturnino Lora Hospital, Santiago de Cuba. It was established on July 26, 1973. It holds pictures and documents about 1953 events, the Moncada Barracks assault and the October 16th Fidel Castro trial. It is named after Abel Santamaría Cuadrado.
~700 ftE
20°1'17"N • 75°49'40"W
Museo Provincial "Emilio Bacardí Moreau", Santiago de Cuba
4 min walk • Museum
~850 ftSE
20°1'13"N • 75°49'40"W
Museo del Ron, Santiago de Cuba
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~890 ftE
20°1'16"N • 75°49'39"W
Museo del Carnaval, Santiago de Cuba
5 min walk • Museum, Military museum
~440 ftSW
20°1'15"N • 75°49'51"W
Balcón de Velázquez, Santiago de Cuba
3 min walk • Museum, History museum
~600 ftE
20°1'16"N • 75°49'42"W
Casa Natal de José María Heredia, Santiago de Cuba
3 min walk • Museum
~160 ftSE
20°1'17"N • 75°49'46"W
Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba
1 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa de Diego Velazquez?

Nearby attractions include Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba (1 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Santiago de Cuba (2 min walk), Balcón de Velázquez, Santiago de Cuba (3 min walk), Casa Natal de José María Heredia, Santiago de Cuba (3 min walk).

How to get to Casa de Diego Velazquez by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de Diego Velazquez:

Bus

San Francisco • Lines: A1, A4 (5 min walk)
Reloj Alameda • Lines: A2, P3 (9 min walk)

Train

Santiago de Cuba (18 min walk)