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Plaza de la Revolucion, Habana, Cuba
By Tina Klyhn | October 8, 2008
The Plaza is one of the world’s largest city squares, one of the world’s largest city squares measuring 72000 square meters.
The square is notable as being where many political rallies take place and Fidel Castro and other political figures address Cubans. Fidel Castro has addressed more than a million Cubans on many important occasions, such as 1 May and 26 July each year.
The Square is dominated by the Jose’ Marti Memorial which features a 109 meters ( 358 feet ) tall tower and an 18 meters ( 59 feet ) statue of Jose’ Marti.
Principal government ministries, including Fidel Castro’s headquarters, the National Library and the Ministry of the Interior, featuring a mural of Che Guevara are included in and around the Plaza.
Many political rallies are held here.
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