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The Casa del Ché

The house was built during the 1940s as the official office and residence of the Chief military officer of the Fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress. By January 3, 1959, he was replaced by Ernesto Guevara as the Military Department's Commander at La Cabaña and after his death, the home was declared an honorary museum for the Argentinian freedom fighter in 1970 and it was integrated with the Parque Historico Morro Cabaña in 1989 which became finally, in October 2007, the residence was inaugurated as the Centro Cultural Casa del Ché.

Inside the museum, just on the left, the office of Che Guevara, where the guerilla warrior planned and commanded attacks in the fight for Cuba’s independence as well as his original desk, phone, and other objects used during meetings. A bit further ahead is the hall of expositions with some of the leader’s artifacts are showcased, like his boots, briefcase, knife holster, and camera - all of which were from his time at Sierra Maestra, Cuba, and Bolivia.

The rustic aspects of his personal items highlight the harsh life of a real guerilla warrior, leaving little imagination for legendary romanticism that takes visitors to a chronological journey in Ché’s life and his passions as chess. While visiting the museum there are souvenir shop and a terrace that overlooks the impressive bay of Havana a must to do to live one of the most beautiful experiences in Cuba.

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