Cristóbal Colón Cemetery

Cemetery · Havana ·

Cristóbal Colón Cemetery

Cemetery · Havana ·

Elaborate marble mausoleums, striking religious iconography, vast grounds

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4JF2+6CV, La Habana, Cuba Get directions

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"Havana’s cemetery is the 6th largest in the world. It’s an impressive place to walk or bike around. Most of Cuba (or at least Havana’s) most famous people are buried here and either a guide or cemetery worker can orient you to places of interet. The charge is $5 to get in, and you can walk for hours if you want. Not a lot of shade, so if it's summer, go early." - Noah Friedman-Rudovsky

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Cristóbal Colón Cemetery

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"One Million Souls Everything in Cuba is worth looking at, and the Colon cemetery in the heart of Havana is no exception. Some heavy hitters are laid to rest here including baseball players, a chess champion, actors, soldier, presidents, and naturally, members of the Buena Vista Social Club. This lot is massive with nearly 1 million laid to rest here, plan to spend a lot of time here - bring your sunscreen. Unofficial guides roam the grounds, pay one to take you around. Ask to see the domino headstone, fantastic story there."

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Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón

Lobo F.

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Anyone interested in architecture and history should pay a visit to the cemetery. We spent around 3 hours there. Is that morbid? An impressive place. Unfortunately, the outside areas are not really looked after and a lot is destroyed.

Dirk K.

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An exceptional, haunting place far from the maddening crowds - essential deserted, just you and the dead. Extraordinary mausoleums, if many under-maintained. At 200 pesos, the entrance fee is ludicrously low for the experience. Consider tipping the under-paid reception staff as compensation!

Russ L.

Google

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world. Necropolis de Colon is a reflection of the political, social and economic turmoil that has plagued the Cuba capital for the past 60 years. The main entrance Gate is an ornate, Romanesque triple arch symbolizing the Holy Trinity. The symmetrical plan by Spanish architect Calixto de Loira is laid out along two axes suggesting a crucifix, with the most impressive monuments and mausoleums built along the main road. What makes this Havana cemetery on of the most important in Latin America is its funerary monuments, sculptures and mausoleums that create a sort of open air museum. The varied architectural style of the graves - are a feast for the eyes, and the history of Havana as told through its buried citizens is absolutely fascinating.

Nathan R.

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We were able to see the cemetery via a local taxi tour, this was one of our first stops. Only having to pay around 5 cuc per person it was a steal considering the massive walking grounds of the cemetery. We saw tombs and graves of all sizes and shapes, the history contained within the walls were extraordinary and I would love to have heard some of the stories. Be advised that the church is still used today, we happened to pass during a funeral, so keep that in mind and be respectful.

Josue P.

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It is actually one of the most famous cemeteries in Old Havana. It houses 17 fireman that died in the fire of 1890. There's a few other historical folks that are buried at the same location including Cuban Legend Alberto Yarini. (Google him) They charge $100 CUP (¢.50 USD) for Non-Cubans to visitors

David S.

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This cemetery is well worth a few hours tour. Local guides are available to tell stories of various tombs including one dedicated to firemen. Walk on your own as well. Quiet, tranquil and meditative.

Jaime J.

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Amazing place! We visited while on the "Legends of the Colombus Necropolis" tour on Airbnb with Javier and we were not disappointed. The country's history is in plain sight. Every tomb has a story and Javier picked the most interesting ones.

hopperado

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A bit outside of Havana. Worth visiting, provokes reflection. Several pieces of fabulous architecture.

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On the Grid : Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón

https://onthegrid.city/havana/vedado/colon-cemetery

Cristóbal Colón Cemetery

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A Cuba Trip to Remember

Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón

Lobo F.

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Dirk K.

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Russ L.

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Nathan R.

Google

Josue P.

Google

David S.

Google

This cemetery is well worth a few hours tour. Local guides are available to tell stories of various tombs including one dedicated to firemen. Walk on your own as well. Quiet, tranquil and meditative.

Jaime J.

Google

hopperado

Google

A bit outside of Havana. Worth visiting, provokes reflection. Several pieces of fabulous architecture.

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