Sights in Remedios
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Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Remedios
One of the island's finest ecclesiastical buildings, this church dates from the late 18th century, although a church was founded on this site as early as 1545. The campanile was erected between 1848 and 1858, and its famous gilded high altar and mahogany ceiling are thanks to a restoration project (1944–46) financed by millionaire philanthropist Eutimio Falla Bonet. The pregnant Inmaculada Concepción to the left of the entrance is said to be the only one of its kind (ie expectant) in Cuba. If the front doors are closed, go around to the rear or attend 7:30pm Mass.
Also on Parque Martí is the 18th-century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje, which is awaiting a…
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Museo de las Parrandas Remedianas
Visiting this lively museum (and you don't often hear those two words together in provincial Cuba) two blocks off Parque Martí is probably a poor substitute for partying here on December 24, but what the hell? The downstairs photo gallery usually recaps the previous year's parrandas, while the upstairs rooms outline the history of this tradition, including scale models of floats and depictions of how the fireworks are made. Another room is jammed with revelry gear from celebrations past.
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Galería del Arte Carlos Enríquez
Back on the main plaza, this is named after the gifted painter who hailed from the small Villa Clara town of Zulueta. It displays some interesting local art and occasional exhibitions by touring artists.
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Museo de Música Alejandro García Caturla
Between the churches is a museum commemorating García Caturla, a Cuban composer and musician who lived here from 1920 until his murder in 1940. Look for occasional impromptu concerts.
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje
On Parque Martí is the 18th-century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Viaje, still awaiting a long-overdue restoration.
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