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Columbus Cathedral where Christopher Columbus was buried and Morro Castle built by early military rulers of Cuba for defense against attacking pirates or enemy vessels, are two of the most interesting historical relics in Havana. Translation of inscription on tablet: IN MEMORIAM. The Government of Spain removed the ashes of the Great Admiral Don Christopher Columbus from the Republic of Santo Domingo and were deposited in this place the 19th of January, 1796. The same Government, upon cessation of its sovereignty over this Republic, removed them on the 26th of September, 1898 to the Cathedral of Seville. |
