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Provincial Historical Museum, Matanzas is one of the most popular and renowned museums in the city. If past and history interests you and if you want to get more acquainted with the history of Matanzas then it is advised that you visit the Provincial Historical Museum, Matanzas. This museum is also one of the most sought after tourist attractions in the city.

Provincial Historical Museum, Matanzas is known as the Palacio de Junco nka the Museo Historico Provincial de Matanzas in local dialect. This place was built for the del Junco family, plantation owner in Matanzas between 1835-1838. It building now has housed the Museo Historico Provincial de Matanzas since the year 1980. The museum is located at the Plaza de La Viga on Milanes Street, between Magdalena and Ayllon streets in Matanzas, Cuba. The museum is an outstanding example of Matanzas' 19th century houses.

The first floors of the Provincial Historical Museum, Matanzas are reminiscent of the 18th century houses around the Plaza Vieja in Havana. At roof level is a parapet complete with ornamental urns. It is a typical feature of 19th century Cuban colonial architecture.

Provincial Historical Museum, Matanzas covers the history of Matanzas from pre-Columbian times until the Cuban Revolution. The topics covered include the slavery, colonial period, sugar cane farming and other miscellaneous pieces related to the history of the province.

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