Discussion 4: Where I'd Like To Visit

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 The three places that I would like to visit in Cuba are Fusterlandia, the Wilfredo Lam Art Center, and the Jose Martí Monument. the reason why I want to visit Fusterlandia is because it looks cool. I like being able to walk around and just look at art that was done with some amount of passion. that's also why I like visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. that's also the main reason why I  also want to visit the Wilfredo Lam Art Center. I am hoping that they have some of his art up on display because while watching the videos I found his art to be pretty cool. I like the African mask paintings the most and I'm hoping to buy either a copy or something that is inspired by it in Cuba. I want to visit the Jose Marti Monument due to its cultural significance to Cuba. I also am interested in the history of Cuba and being able to be somewhere where a legitimate Monument was put off someone will be very cool. In other words, I want to be in the country where the person had their impact. I also like the fact that it is free.

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