Santiago de Cuba - Cementerio de Santa Ifigenia

The Cementerio de Santa Ifigenia in Santiago de Cuba is home to the remains of some of Cuba's most famous military figures, as well as people of wealth and notoriety. Some of the monuments marking the tombs are spectacular works of art. One of the most impressive features in the cemetery is the Mausoleum of Jose Marti. This huge structure towers over the surroundings and was designed to allow a stream of light to enter in throughout the morning hours.

The Cementerio de Santa Ifigenia also contains the tombs of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, Emilio Bacardi, and Frank Pais. Famous Cuban's are still being buried here, including musician Compay Segundo who was laid to rest here in 2003.

Every thirty minutes is a changing of the guard ceremony.