Havana - Birthplace of Jose Marti / Jose Marti Museum

(Local Name: Museo Jose Marti / Casa Natal de Jose Marti) For those devoted to delving deep into Cuba's history and finding out what makes Cubans proud, the Museo Jose Marti should be on the must see list. This 19th Century house containing the Museo Jose Marti is where the famous Cuban hero was born.

Jose Marti was the Cuban author who became a national hero when he died fighting against the Spanish. A long time thorn in the side of the Spanish, Jose Marti was a writer, activist, and exile.

The Museo Jose Marti is devoted to the man and provides many interesting exhibits chronicling his life and achievements. Also on display is furniture and rare editions of the writer's works.