Moncada Barracks, Educational complex in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
The Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio occupies the former Moncada Barracks building, which contains 14 educational institutions and three childcare centers.
Initially constructed in 1943 as military barracks, the site gained prominence during the July 26, 1953 attack led by Fidel Castro against Batista's regime.
The educational center maintains exhibits and monuments that document the events of 1953, serving as a repository of Cuban revolutionary history.
The facility incorporates modern infrastructure, including underground utilities, a lightning protection system, and a 260-cubic-meter water reservoir for daily operations.
The western section of the complex contains an organic farm that produces food for the 3,500 people who study and work within the institution.
Location: Santiago de Cuba
GPS coordinates: 20.02639,-75.81917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
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