Parque Leoncio Vidal Named after a colonel in the national independence army who died in a battle in this square in 1896, this charming square is the most popular park in the heart of the city. Its pristine flower beds, wrought-iron benches, and period street lamps have helped it retain its original 1925 atmosphere. An obelisk in honor of two priests stands here. There is also a bust of Leoncio Vidal, a fountain, and a sculpture entitled Niño de la Bota (purchased by mail order from the J L Mott Company, an art dealer in New York). Until 1894, Blacks were not allowed to visit the park; they could only walk along certain areas of the pavement.

Teatro de la Caridad (Charity Theater) Being the only one of its type in Cuba, the Museum is housed in an 18th-century mansion which belonged to the Sánchez-Iznaga family. It covers the different types of architectural elements seen in Trinidad and illustrates the building techniques used during the Colonial period. There is a collection of instruments, accessories, and building materials used by then. The mansion features a lovely portico with slim columns, a wrought-iron balustrade and wooden beams.

Museo de las Artes Decorativas Dating from 1810, the building housing this excellent Museum of Decorative Arts contains 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century furniture, as well as furnishings and paintings that belonged to leading local families. Particularly elegant and delightful are the objects donated by the Cuban poetess Dulce María Loynaz.

Tren Blindado Monument On December the 28th, 1958 Ché Guevara succeeded in conquering the city of Santa Clara with the help of 300 other men. They fought against 3000 Batista soldiers. The following day, Che handed Batista another severe setback by derailing an armored train that was supposed to transport more than 400 soldiers and weapons to the eastern region of Cuba in order to halt the advance of rebels. Cuban sculptor José Delarra created a monument o the spot where it took place to commemorate this event. Original elements like four wagons from the armored train, military plans and maps, photographs and weapons, were used to re-create the event.

Parque Tudury Most popularly known as Parque del Carmen, this square fronts the Neo-Classical Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1756). Here stands a monument commemorating the foundation of the city of Santa Clara. It was erected in 1951 around a tamarind tree, on the spot where the first mass was celebrated in the new city on July 15, 1689. The monument consists of 18 columns on which are carved the names of the first families in Santa Clara, crowned by a cross.

Memorial Ernesto Ché Guevara Designed by the architect Jose Cao Campos and the sculptor José Delarra, and unveiled on December 28, 1988, this monument in Plaza de la Revolución was built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Santa Clara. The complex comprises a museum and a mausoleum of Ché. An impressive bronze statue dominates the square. Beneath it, a bas-relief depicts scenes from the battle, on which are carved the historic words he wrote to Fidel in his farewell letter when leaving for Bolivia. The museum is under the monument, with some of Ché´s personal belongings and a chronological reconstruction of his life. The mausoleum containing the bodies of Ché Guevara and his comrades is the newest construction in the complex. They were found in Bolivia 30 years after their death and brought to Cuba in July 1997. The tomb is in a cave and consists of several niches with ossuaries as well as a central brazier where an eternal flame burns.