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Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
The prison crest.
Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
Fidel was imprisoned at the Presidio Modelo on the Isla de la Juventud. He and his fellow conspirators plotted the revolution. Construction of these circular prison cells began in 1926. Empty now, visitors can freely explore the site and hospital wing.
Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
Internal shot of the prison each cell large enough for one prisoner
Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
The watch tower where a single guard with a machine gun could control the entire prison.
Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
The dining hall, now the table tops have been removed.

Graffiti, by prisoners in the cells still in perfect condition.

 
Graffiti Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
 

Graffiti Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba

 

Graffiti Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba

 

Mug Shots Fidel Castro Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba

Fidel Castro pictured here in his mug shots prior to the revolution

Fidel Castro Books Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba

Castro's books can still be viewed here perfectly preserved under glass in the hospital dormitory

Presidio Modelo Isle de la Juventud Cuba
 
 
 

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