The now abandoned Parque José Martí in Havana, Cuba, was originally designed in the 1940s, conceptualized as a sports complex for the younger generation of Cubans. Plans would not move forward until Fidel Castro took power in 1959. The park consisted of a gymnasium, swimming pool, children’s area, and stadium.

The new socialist government selected architect Octavio Buigas to design what would be the focal piece of the park, the grandiose grandstand.

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Abandoned stadium in La Habana, Cuba

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Abandoned stadium in La Habana, Cuba

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Abandoned stadium in La Habana, Cuba

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Parque Jose Marti Stadium - La Habana, Cuba

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