Fidel Castro laid to rest

Solemn private ceremony is only attended by family members, friends and special guests

The remains of the Cuban revolutionary leader and former president Fidel Castro were buried on Sunday morning at the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. At 9:45 am, the public was allowed to briefly visit his tomb, guarded by a dozen soldiers.

His final resting place is very close to other national heroes, such as Jose Marti, Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, and Fidel's comrades from the revolutionary struggle.