San Francisco de la Habana Basilica

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San Francisco de la Habana Basilica

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San Francisco de la Habana Basilica, Habana Vieja, the setting for the church and convent of San Francisco de Asis, built in 1608, and reconstructed in 1737. The church was used by the English during the year in which they ruled Havana. Upon return to Spanish rule, they decided not to use it as a church […]

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Plaza de Armas Havana Cuba

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These days the Plaza de Armas is the main touristic square of Havana. The origin of its name is derived from its previous military use, since from the end of the 16th century most military ceremonies and the events took place at the square.

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Capitol Building Havana Cuba

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National Capitol Building in Havana, designed to emulate the structure of the Panthéon in Paris France, and an almost copy of the U.S. Capitol (the one in Cuba is 2 inches taller). Its interior was the headquarters of Cuba’s government until the overthrow of Batista. The Capitolio Havana has just received extensive refurbishment with a […]

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San Cristobal Cathedral Havana Cuba

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Catedral de San Cristóbal is by far the most prominent building on the Plaza de la Catedral. The Cathedral was built over the chapel after 1748 under instructions from the bishop of Salamanca Spain, Jose Felipe de Trespalacios. Considered by many as one of the most beautiful and sober churches of the American baroque period.

Castillo de la Real Fuerza Havana Cuba

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Castillo de la Real Fuerza, The fortress or also know as a “lit” Castle of the Royal Army is favorite tourist attraction and big monument that closes the Plaza de las Armas. It was the first large fortification of the city, initiated in 1558 on the ruins of an ancient fortress. In the same year, the Crown sent […]

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San Salvador de la Punta Fortress Havana Cuba

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San Salvador de la Punta Fortress was constructed in 1590 and in 1629 on the shore opposite to the Castle of El Morro and at the beginning of the curve of El Malecon right at the harbor entrance. At night a thick chain was held between San Salvador de la Punta Fortress and the El […]

La Cabaña Fortress Havana Cuba

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La Cabaña fortress is located on the east side of the Havana Bay near the harbor mouth. Center point of the Spanish colonies dominance was La Cabaña a mighty structure built to dissuade pirates. Imposing with its 18th century walls, it was built at the same time as El Morro. Even today, nightly at 9 […]

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Havana Viazul Bus Service | Prices, Offices, Phones & Timetables

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Viazul Cuba Bus Service is the perfect option to visit Havana. For those of you who don’t wish to Rent a Car in Havana the Viazul bus service will take you across Cuba and to Havana in comfort. Buses are new air-conditioned models with onboard WC, central TV and lower suitcase compartment. Unless you intend […]

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Hotel Blau Club Arenal Playas del Este Havana

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Address: Laguna Boca Ciega, Playas del Este, Havana, Cuba Why was Hotel Blau Club Arenal voted #5 by Travelucion clients? Some people visit Havana Cuba as a Caribbean destination, expecting white sands and palm trees. Havana simply does not have any natural beaches which are close to the center of the city. This creates a […]

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Hotel Habana Libre Vedado Havana Cuba

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Address: Calle L e/ 23 y 25 Vedado, Havana, Cuba Why was Hotel Habana Libre voted #4 by Travelucion clients? The Hotel Habana Libre’s identity crisis is being erased by time. Taken over by the Melia group a few years back, the hotel was completely revamped, staff retrained and the notoriously impersonal service banished from […]

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