One of the most interesting monuments in the city of Havana is "The Obelisk", located in the center of the traffic circle where 100th Street and the huge 31st Avenue intersect. All the inhabitants of the municipality of Marianao know it, and they should feel proud that such an architectural ensemble is erected in their place of residence.
When I learned that this work was made in honor of the renowned Cuban physician Carlos J. Finlay, who was the talented doctor who made studies and several analyses on the aedes aegypti mosquito and its influence on the transmission of the dangerous yellow fever disease, I understood why the syringe shape of the mosquito, which can be defined when observing the place from afar. Finlay was very important for the country because he dedicated his life to study and search for a cure to the most lethal diseases of the time. I had passed by that place hundreds of times, and I did not know the beautiful history that is intertwined within its walls.
Uno de los monumentos más interesantes que tiene la ciudad de La Habana es "El Obelisco", ubicado en el centro de la rotonda donde se intersectan la calle 100 y la enorme avenida 31. Todos los habitantes en el municipio de Marianao lo conocen, y deben sentir orgullo de que semejante conjunto arquitectónico se erija en su lugar de residencia.
Cuando supe que esta obra se hizo en honor al reconocido médico cubano Carlos J. Finlay, quien fue el talentoso galeno que hizo estudios y varios análisis sobre el mosquito aedes aegypti y su influencia en la transmisión de la peligrosa enfermedad de la fiebre amarilla, entendí el por qué de la forma de jeringuilla del mismo, lo cual puede definirse cuando se observa el lugar desde lejos. Finlay fue muy importante para el país porque dedicó su vida a estudiar y buscar una cura a las enfermedades más letales de la época. Había pasado cientos de veces por ese sitio, y no conocía la historia tan linda que se entrelaza entre sus paredes.
This impressive work is more than 30 meters high, and its base is made of jaimanite stones and bronze. On one of its sides there is a plaque that indicates that it is dedicated to the renowned doctor, with the date of his birth and death.
I took several photographs of each side, which show images of animals such as horses and bulls, as well as half-naked men from another era with athletic and defined bodies, dressed in tunics like the ancient Romans.
One of the most interesting things about this site is that the monument culminates with a very unique lighthouse that once served as a guide for the orientation of military aircraft landing or taking off from Columbia Airport.
Esta impresionante obra tiene más de 30 metros de alturas, y la base del mismo está construida de piedras de jaimanitas y bronce. En uno de sus laterales posee una tarja que refiere que está dedicado al reconocido doctor, con la fecha de su nacimiento y muerte.
Tomé varias fotografías de cada lateral, los cuales traen imágenes de animales como caballos y toros; además de hombres semidesnudos de otra época con cuerpos atléticos y definidos, vestidos con especies de túnicas como los antiguos romanos.
Una de las cuestiones más interesantes de este lugar es que el monumento culmina con un faro muy singular que antaño sirvió de guía para la orientación de los aviones militares que aterrizaban o despegaban del aeropuerto de Columbia.
The Obelisk is surrounded by four buildings with incredible architecture, and as the style of construction is very similar, it makes for a fascinating architectural ensemble.
One of the buildings currently constitutes the San Alejandro National School of Fine Arts. This, like the rest of the buildings, has two floors, with large white windows. Its facade is impressive with thick paired columns. In front of the school there is an irregularly shaped tile, on a base of two steps.
El Obelisco tiene a su alrededor cuatro edificaciones con una arquitectura increíble, y como el estilo de construcción es muy similar permite que se forme un fascinante conjunto arquitectónico.
Uno de los edificios actualmente constituye la Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro. Este, como el resto de los inmuebles, tiene dos pisos, con grandes ventanas blancas. Su fachada se muestra impresionante con gruesas columnas pareadas. La escuela tiene delante una tarja con forma irregular, sobre una base de dos escalones.
I was surprised by a very strange figure that adjoins the study center, and is part of its courtyard, which is a kind of big rock covered with flowers and colors. I am not sure, but I think it symbolizes that it is possible to find art and life anywhere, in anything. Also the big metal door to access this area is peculiar.
Quedé sorprendida con una figura muy rara que colinda con el centro de estudios, y forma parte de su patio, que es una especie de gran roca cubierta de flores y colores. No estoy segura, pero pienso que simboliza que es posible encontrar arte y vida en cualquier lugar, en cualquier cosa. También la gran puerta metálica para acceder a esta zona es peculiar.
The other buildings surrounding the obelisk are the polytechnic of economy Lázaro Ramón Alpizar; the basic secondary school Conrado Duany Pulido and an old people's home. All these places have the same color scheme and very similar facades.
Particularly the school of economics has one of its areas in the shape of a semicircle, which is a style of construction that I like very much, it always looks different.
Los otros edificios que circundan el obelisco son el politécnico de economía Lázaro Ramón Alpizar; la escuela secundaria básica Conrado Duany Pulido y un hogar de ancianos. Todos estos lugares tienen la misma colorimetría y fachadas muy similares.
Particularmente la escuela de economía, tiene una de sus áreas con forma de semicírculo, que es un estilo de construcción que me gusta mucho, siempre luce diferente.
What did you think of this place? It has an impressive architectural design and treasures a nice history.
Qué les pareció este sitio? Tiene un diseño arquitectónico impresionante y atesora una linda historia. Espero que hayan disfrutado el recorrido tanto como yo lo hice.
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Yes friend, I enjoyed it a lot. I have passed by that syringe-shaped obelisk so many times and I feel very proud because it was a Cuban doctor who inspired that obelisk. All the buildings around it are great. Very good post 👍🏽👍🏽
I didn't know the history of the obelisk, but I found it very interesting. That's one of the best things about creating content: besides enjoying what you do, you learn a lot
That's right, dear, absolutely right, many people talk every day about the obelisk, which is quite famous, but few know its meaning.
I have always been attracted by this construction. I'm glad you told us its history, it's really impressive.
It is one of the most emblematic places in the municipality, with an incredible and exciting history
Excellent photograph of the Obelisk, the truth is that if design is very original with its lighthouse at the tip, excellent architecture of the buildings that support it, thank you dear Indira for sharing this excellent architectural work, happy day 🌹🌷🌼🪷🌸🪻🥀💮💐🌻🌺☘️
It is an impressive architectural ensemble, and each building is very well integrated with the other. Even though these buildings have a different use value, they are very well preserved
Greetings friend, what a nice story and great recognition to the doctor, no doubt he made a great contribution to science, the photos of the obelisk look spectacular and the buildings that surround it have a nice design. 🌼🌻🌷💐
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In our country since we were children we know the history of this great doctor, for the scientific contributions he made, dedicating his life to it. Thank you for your reading dear
It brings back many memories of your photos from when I lived in Havana 🥰. Thanks for the tour friend. An infinite embrace 😘💜
It gives me great satisfaction that you remember your days here, as they say out there: to remember is to live again!!!!
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The pillar made me remember several places in the temple and several images of ancient Greek buildings that I often saw on television. Thank you for sharing a place like this.
The architectural ensemble is very interesting, it was very well designed. Thank you for your comment @isdarmady, it is a pleasure for me to receive it
I really like this area, it has a very nice architectural design, whenever I pass by there I always admire its beauty and I have been doing it for more than 3 decades on my way to work🤭☺️ nice pictures dear friend 😍🌻💐🤗.
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