Mathansas is one of the most developed provinces of Cuba in the field of industry, because there are factories on the product of sugar and oil refineries. But besides this, Matansas is an amazing place, which causes just a huge tourist interest. In the expanses of the province there are historically valuable attractions of not only the region, but also the entire Cuba, which is unambiguously to see. There are also excellent places here, which presented the Cubans. Nature itself. The capital of the entire province is the same city of Matanasas.
Reserve Leon. The territory of the reserve is located in the valley of the beautiful river Yumuri, Nevdax from the city of Matansas. His name is connected with the endemic of Melokactus Leon, in honor of him and named the reserve. The fact is that Melokactus-Matanasanus, who was named after the city of Matansas, is a decorative plant, which is characteristic of this type of locality. Cactus was investigated in 1934, this is a perennial plant that blooms very unusual and beautiful. Flower spherical structures are covered with reddish bristles, and the plant itself is about 7-9 centimeters.
The territory of the reserve is relatively small, but tourists love to strive here and watch the unusual herring of Melokactus Leon.
Sauto Theater. The theater is named Ambroso de la Concepcion Sauto, who was a pharmacist and cured the Queen of Spain from the skin infection, Isabelle II. In 1863, the theater's doors were opened for the first time, and the building in neo-neo-style, with elegant balconies and antique marble sculptures, give the building an extraordinary view. On the area of Vigiya, which in the historic center of Matansas, the building of the theater is considered one of the most beautiful. In addition, the inner decoration of the theater is decorated with amazing frescoes in the Renaissance style, which are made of wood.
In 1978, Sauto Theater declared the National Monument to Cuba, because the Theater Hall has a very good acoustics and took, at one time, celebrities such as Anna Pavlov - Russian Ballerina, Sarah Bernard, as well as the famous Italian singer Enrico Cairos.
Library Gener Y Del Monte. The library was founded in 1833, it is located on the main city square of Matanasas - Freedom Square. Previously, the library's local casino has been located in the library building, which at that time was considered very chic and popular on the island. There was a billiard hall, a lounge and enough interstal balconies. But in the past dozens of years, the Library has increased significantly, and in 1996 the library entered the UNESCO library network, because more than a million books and old documents are kept here.
Cave Belyamar. It is just an amazing cave, which is the most real miracle of nature. Thousands of tourists arriving on the territory of Cuba come in Matanasas, in order to visit this particular cave. In 1850, by the will of the case, when shepherds lost the sheep and came across the cave during searches. Amazed with surprising beauty, shepherds decided that this is a devilish fishery, and no one came to the cave about a hundred years. And only in the 20th century the cave began to explore, and then discovered for a tourist visit. Today, some hills are closed for tourists A cave is still not studied to the end. The temperature inside the cave does not change and is about 26 degrees. Tourists should be worn and dressed quite comfortable, because at such a temperature is quite hot inside. The cave itself is a fairly mysterious and unusual place, the streams flow here and luminous crystals are located, and the stones are very unusual. This is a wonderful miracle of nature pleases every visitor!
Monument to José Marty. The monument to José Marty is located not only on the central square of the Cienfuegos, but also on the Freedom Square in Matansas. Created a monument Ramon Miranda, who was a doctor, as evidenced by the plate on the back of the monument. In addition, a female figure is added to the monument, which resembles the character of the Delacroix painting "Freedom, leading people on the barricades."
Monument to José Hasinto Milanes. The monument is located in front of the Cathedral of San Carlos de Borromeo, on the square. A large number of poets lived in the city of Matansas, and this is a monument to one of them. The self-taught poet became a rather outstanding poet of romanticism, and left his descendants a decent literary heritage. The monument is an image of the poet in full growth on the white pedestal, with the words of the name and date of life of the poet. Right near the monument there is a wrought bench and a street lamp, which always relax tourists.
San Severino Castle. The castle was built in 1735, as a defensive structure, as well as part of the defensive Cuban rings. Here in the 18th century there were slaves, as well as imprisoned prisoners, who were Cuban patriots. The prison was here until 1970, and today this Museum Museo de La Ruta de Los Esclavos, which takes tourists and shows them exhibits from the life of the slaves themselves, their chains and shackles, objects from household life, their cameras and castle rooms. The museum is located on AV Del Muelle and works from 9:00 to 17:00.
Tourists can also visit such museums on the territory of Matanasas as:
- Museo Farmacéutico. The pharmaceutical museum, which is located in the Triolett family pharmacy building. Pharmacy opened in 1882 and worked until 1964. Moreover, she was the first pharmacy in all Latin America;
- Museo Histórico Provincial , Historical Museum of the Province, telling about the historical information of the development and existence of the province of Matanasas from 1693 to the present day;
- Museum El Retablo who is dedicated to amazing theatrical costumes and puppets. Every Saturday is held here, right in the museum.
Matanasas represents a big inters not only from a historical point of view, but also with natural. Tourists combine visiting museums and historical attractions with unique natural objects that allow you to supplement each other and create an amazing, more special and relaxed holiday for everyone.