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Cuba–Spain relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Cuba and the Kingdom of Spain. Relations date back more than five centuries. Cuba had been a colony from 1492 until 1898 when the United States took over the territory in the Spanish–American War. Many Cubans have ancestry dating back from Spain.
"Castle at the Entrance to Cienfuegos" (Castillo de Jagua), painting of 1855, by Granville Perkins. Boston Public Library. [1] Gate and drawbridge Jagua fortress. The fortress, also called the castle, was erected by King Philip V of Spain (1683-1746) in 1742 to protect the bay from pirates who prowled the Caribbean coast in those days.
Havana, Cuba The photograph depicts Che Guevara at a funeral for the victims of the La Coubre explosion. The portrait is commonly displayed as a symbol of student protest and revolutionary movements, and has appeared on clothing and other merchandise. [53] [54] [55] [s 1] [s 2] [s 3] [s 5]
The Valle de Viñales is Cuba’s tobacco and coffee-growing heartland. It is situated around 100 miles west of the capital, and has gained a reputation as one of the most beautiful places in the ...
In the late 19th century, landscapes dominated Cuban art and classicism was still the preferred genre. [10] The radical artistic movements that transformed European art in the first decades of the century arrived in Latin America in the 1920s to form part of a vigorous current of artistic, cultural, and social innovation.
The Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, is located in the city of Cienfuegos in Cuba. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, because of its outstanding Neoclassical architecture and its status as the best example of early 19th century Spanish urban planning. The historic centre contains six buildings from 1819 to 1850, 327 buildings ...
They’ve teamed up with Voices of Miami for “Spain, My Love ~ Cuba, My Love” at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Opera Atelier, in honor of National Hispanic ...
Media in category "Featured pictures of Spain" The following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total. 1000 Spanish pesetas.jpg 1,904 × 2,480; 3.72 MB.