Top Places to Visit in Havana Cuba
Havana is a treat for any tourist that’s lucky enough to get the chance to visit here. It’s filled with all sorts of fascinating landmarks, buildings and museums. Travelers often find that they have a great time while they are in this city, but are often overwhelmed as to what to see. Here are the top 5 places that you should make a point to visit if you are in Havana, Cuba.
- Old Havana
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, if tourists can only visit one area, they must make it a point to head over to Old Havana. It has cobbled squares, Baroque and Neoclassical buildings and many different sights. These include the military fortress of Castillo de la Real Fuerza, the cathedral Catedral de San Cristobal, the city museum Museo de la Ciudad and the public squares of Plaza de Armas and Plaza Vieja. You can easily spend several days in Old Havana just exploring and taking it all in. - The Malecon
This seafront boulevard provides some of the most amazing views in Havana. It’s especially beautiful at sunset when the sun beats off of the colorful 20th century buildings. Many visitors head over to the World Heritage Site, the Hotel Nacional de Cuba to check it out. Former guests include Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. - El Capitolio
Inaugurated in 1929, this is the National Capital Building of Havana. It has a grand design and uses both Art Nouveau and Neoclassical styles. It is currently undergoing renovations, but is still worth checking out. Because of the sheer size of it, you can see it from virtually anywhere in Havana. - Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro
Built between the 16th and 17 centuries, this structure was used to keep pirates from attacking. It was designed by Giovanni Battista Antonelli who is now a famous engineer. Not much has changed, appearance wise, since it was built. However, the lighthouse had to be replaced in the 19th century and is now made out of stone. The Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro Is open to visitors. - Fortaleza de San Carlos De La Cabana
Located on top of La Cabana hill at the entrance to the Bay of Havana, this fort was constructed in the 1770s. It’s also the largest and most costly fort that was ever built by the Spanish. It was built to protect the area after the British occupation and was once used as a military prison. Today, the fort is used to house several museums. At 9pm actors in costumes perform a cannon firing ceremony.
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