The Heritage Interpretation Center was inaugurated on February 22nd, in the General Cemetery of Camagüey, the oldest one in Cuba. It is about the reuse and repair of the place that previously functioned as a morgue that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
This new Interpretation Center meets the objective of preserving the architectural and historical values of Camagüey; its history, personalities and inhabitants. The Historian’s Office prioritizes the diversification of projects and studies, as well as the analysis of the remains of personalities such as Ignacio Agramonte and Joaquín de Agüero.
Photo 1. The interior of the Interpretation Center, painted black, emits solemnity and respect towards the imprint from those who rest in the General Cemetery.
Photo 2. Photographs of stages of the cemetery are exhibited, a chronological journey through the cemetery.
Photo 3. The project received financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation COSUDE.
Photo 4. Inside the building there are historical references of personalities who rest in the pantheon, such as the Agramonte family, Vicentina de la Torre, Francisco Sánchez Betancourt, among others.
Photo 5. An interesting stained glass window is located at the back of the place, a reflection of the adverse calm that eternal rest represents.
Photo 6. Technology is also combined, through touch screens, the story is told and interacted with.
Photo 7. A large wooden cross is part of the fascinating construction of the place.
Photo 8. Among the most important and innovative tasks of the center is the project that integrates heritage classrooms, aimed at primary, secondary and pre-university education.
Photo 9. You can also Angels Street, a section dedicated to important families of Camagüey, as is the case of El Lugareño.
Photo 10. Beyond the priority of conservation and heritage care, the Interpretation Center seeks to show the tranquility and respect of the place that carries eternal rest upon itself.
Translated by: Aileen Álvarez García
