The Vedadoneighbourhood in Revolution Square is one of those places that not only reminisce another era, but also another world as its streets and buildings seem to have been taken from large cities in the United States, such as New York or Miami.
There you will find an incredible panorama of the city that captures the hearts of both travellers as well as locals. These ancient colonial buildings were the defensive core of la villa habanera against pirates and enemy troops. On the other hand, it is an excellent idea to visit the port of Old Havana in front of the bay, to take a ferry to the Parque Histórico Militar de Morro Cabaña ( Morro Cabaña Military Historical Park), and visit the Castillo de los Tres Santos Reyes del Morro ( Tres Santos Reyes del Morro Castle) and the La Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña( San Carlos de la Cabaña Fort). Among its points of interests are the Museo de la Ciudad ( Museum of the City), Museo de Arte Colonial ( Museum of Colonial Art), Plaza de Armas, the Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana( San Cristóbal de La Habana Cathedral), the Monasterio de San Francisco de Asís ( Monastery of San Francisco de Asís), and the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, ( Castle of the Royal Force). Spending time in any area of this iconic neighbourhood will make your journey a fantastic experience. The best way to get to know it is to walk through its streets, get lost in its alleys and create routes with your own senses. It was also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Old Havana is one of the most peaceful and safest areas in all of Latin America.
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The historic quarter occupies 4 square kilometers full of history and tradition in all its corners, where you will find numerous monuments and museums of different themes. It is impossible to imagine a trip to Havana without visiting Old Havana, enjoying its four main squares which were birthed in the colonial era and visiting its interesting museums to learn its history. This municipality is the commercial and residential center of Havana. Havana Center, is a neighbourhood located in the north and central part of the city that offers a vast view of Cuba and hosts a great number of emblematic sites while Vedado, officially known as Plaza de la Revolucion ( Revolution Square) and it’s most impressive area being the old fiefdom of the Mafia, is full of hotels and restaurants, with a lively nightlife. Old Havanalocated in the east of the city, facing the bay, is the supposed masterpiece of the city, located where the town was initially founded. The different neighbourhoods Havana is divided into have unique qualities that make them wonderful places and above all places that you can’t miss on your trip to Havana, Cuba. The areas wherein most points of interest are concentrated are: La Habana Vieja ( Old Havana), Centro Habana ( Havana Center) and Vedado. To get to know Havana, at least three days are needed although it is recommended to stay for at least one week. What are the best day-trips to take near Havana?.The city offers a wide range of live and impromptu concerts, and in many streets and plazas you will find great local artists. Life in Havana is spectacular, where all the musical styles are represented and live with great frenzy. The capital of Cuba amazes, with its lively nightlife and music culture that flows from all the boulevards of life. Taking a ride in one of these spectacular vehicles will make your journey a true luxury of a whole other era. Hundreds of classic cars from different eras and styles make this mobile park one of the most iconic in the world. Variety and color aren’t only shown through the habanero art and culture, as the city’s mobile carpark is one of the most impressive in the world. Learn about their stories and the passions that move them as you enjoy an entertaining game of dominos and the atmosphere of tranquility that the city breathes. One of the more attractive aspects of Havana is to see how everyday life pans out in the city: happy children playing baseball on the street, street troubadours, a group of people doing maintenance on a Plymouth from 1955 in the middle of the street… and the peculiar way in which the people of Havana, the habaneros, project themselves, create, and live above all, enjoying life. You will discover, behind every corner, all that this wonderful city can offer: from street music to the cabaret. Paintings, murals, novels, poetry, puntos cubanos (a Cuban music genre mixed with poetry), rumbas, the wonderful feeling in the fun Havana streets and the colorful murals will delight your senses.
The history of Havana is truly fascinating, and in it you can find interesting museums, impressive restoration projects, and a magnificent artistic and cultural heritage.
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