Cuba sites of interest in Havana

CUBA SITES OF INTEREST

Havana

Cuba sites of interest – Havana

Havana is the capital of Cuba. One of the most densely populated areas in relation to tourism, because of its history, museums, old houses, by the on going motion of cars of the year 50s and in addition to its magnificent beaches.

Havana is divided into: Habana Vieja – Center Habana – Vedado. Old Havana is the oldest city and steeped in history, in which you will find a wide variety of monuments and buildings of a couple of centuries ago. In addition if you like shopping you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy many of the shops that you will find here. Centro Habana is a more modern city, in which you will find buildings of different styles and period. Vedado is already a more modern area, with many avenues, large buildings and a wide variety of cinemas, theaters and night clubs in which you can enjoy a “salsa” night.

Highlights Havana

Old Havana – 4 Square

Plaza de La Catedral (Cathedral Square)

Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Habana.

Palace of Los Marqueses de Aguas Claras.

Museum of Arte Colonial.

Plaza de Armas (Weapons Square)

Castle of the Real Fuerza. In 1558 began the construction of this fort and it was finished 19 years later. It was built with the aim to protect the Havana of attacks by pirates and corsairs, but it did not work due to its geographical situation. In its tower was reflected a weathervane named “La Giraldilla”, a sculpture by Jerónimo Martín Pinzón in honor of Isabel de Bobadilla and Penalosa. The sculpture is made in bronze and constitutes the sculpture cast in bronze of the oldest island, today is the symbol of the city.

Museum of the City or Palace of the Capitanes Generales. The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, was built at the site where stood the old “Cathedral of Havana”. Its construction began in the year 1776. This building was the headquarters of General Captains sent from Spain to govern Cuba, as well as other Amercian administrators who took the island throughout its history. In the courtyard is a statue of Christopher Columbus and several marble works.

Convent of San Francisco de Asís. Religious Building. Its construction began in the year 1548 and lasted until 1591, although it was inaugurated in 1575.

Museum of Rum “Habana Club”.