Marianao

El Obelisco, Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Havana.

Marianao is a municipality in the province of the city of Havana, Cuba, 6 miles southwest of the original city of Havan], with which it is connected by the Marianao railway. As of 1989, the municipality had a population of 133,016. Marianao is on a range of hills about 1500 ft. above sea level, is noted for its salubrious climate. The city dates from about 1830.

Overview

As Havana expanded during the 1930s and 1940s, Marianao became a suburb of the city.

A famous landmark is the monument built to honor Carlos Juan Finlay. Mr. Finlay was a doctor who helped eradicate yellow fever in Cuba in the 19th century. What is interesting about this building is the fact that it is shaped like a syringe. The monument is at the junction of calles 100 y 31, close to several major hospitals.

Marianao is home to the famous Tropicana Club and was home to the Oriental Park Racetrack. One of the most notable foods they make in Marianao is "Pollo A La Barbacoa".

Personalities

• Luis Tiant, Baseball Player
• Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, spouse of the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg
• Camilo Marin, Jockey Agent

References

• This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Details of municipality (Spanish)
• Description of Marianao before the 1959 Revolution