Parque de la Memoria Cubana, Memorial plaza in Little Havana, Miami, US.
Parque de la Memoria Cubana is a memorial plaza in Little Havana, Miami, stretching across several blocks with various sculptures, monuments, and marble installations. The space organizes these artworks in an open setting along Southwest 8th Street.
The plaza was created to preserve memories of Cuban emigration and significant historical events for the community. A black marble pillar with an eternal flame was dedicated in 1971 to honor those from the Bay of Pigs invasion.
The park's monuments are grouped by block along the boulevard. The first block holds the Bay of Pigs memorial, a black marble pillar with an eternal flame, six bullets around it and the inscription "Cuba. A los mártires de la brigada de asalto. 17 de abril de 1961." Further south, the Plaza de los Periodistas Cubanos has two black marble murals, one with a bust and one engraved with the Cuban flag.
The plaza is easy to reach and located along a busy street in the heart of Little Havana. It is an open space for walking and exploring without any special preparation needed.
The black marble pillar of the Bay of Pigs monument is ringed by six bullets, and an eternal flame burns on top. Its inscription reads "Cuba. A los mártires de la brigada de asalto. 17 de abril de 1961." It was unveiled on 17 April 1971, ten years after the invasion.
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