Sancti Spiritus, a national monument, is renowned for its narrow winding streets and colonial architecture, with numerous colonial houses and mansions. It is also the birthplace of many traditional Cuban troubadours or singers. Visitors will be sure to enjoy the surrounding natural landscape, especially the Zaza lake and the many tobacco plantations. The symbol of the city is the bridge over the Yayabo River, located in the heart of the old part of the city, where travelers can placidly admire the interesting museum collections or rest in one of the many squares.