This fine building (1740) is now a museum, recounting the history of Cuban furniture and decorative arts from the 17C in a superb recreation of period settings. It is worth being accompanied by a guide in order to get the most out of the visit.

Santa Clara was the scene of a decisive battle between Che Guevara and Batista, who subsequently fled into exile. This square commemorates the cult of Guevara, with an underground mausoleum where the guerilla leader and six comrades lie in surround..