10 Reasons to Visit Magical Havana, Cuba, Havana, Cuba
Everywhere we went and everything we saw was full of life. I still feel like I am in a daze, completely mesmerised by this Caribbean island just thinking about it.
Before travelling to Cuba, we watched lots of videos about Havana and were assured by friends that we are going to love it, but we couldn’t even begin to imagine how much we ended up loving it.
The Habana Vieja quarter of the city is magnificent and evidently rehabilitated with some serious tourist money. It’s a massive contrast from the run down streets in the rest of Havana.
While staying fairly close to the old town, we had a lazy walk through the beautifully restored streets every day. We loved Plaza San Francisco. The colours and the building are so captivating, it’s impossible to ignore even one single detail.
The magnificent Baroque style Havana Cathedral – one of the eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals in Cuba can be found in the centre of Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral, along with other lovely buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Before travelling to Cuba, we watched lots of videos about Havana and were assured by friends that we are going to love it, but we couldn’t even begin to imagine how much we ended up loving it.
The Habana Vieja quarter of the city is magnificent and evidently rehabilitated with some serious tourist money. It’s a massive contrast from the run down streets in the rest of Havana.
While staying fairly close to the old town, we had a lazy walk through the beautifully restored streets every day. We loved Plaza San Francisco. The colours and the building are so captivating, it’s impossible to ignore even one single detail.
The magnificent Baroque style Havana Cathedral – one of the eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals in Cuba can be found in the centre of Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral, along with other lovely buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Reasons to Visit Magical Havana, Cuba
Guide Location: Cuba » Havana
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kristina Valisauskaite
Read it on Author's Website: https://maptrotting.com/10-reasons-visit-havana-cuba/
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Guide Location: Cuba » Havana
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kristina Valisauskaite
Read it on Author's Website: https://maptrotting.com/10-reasons-visit-havana-cuba/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Habana Vieja
- Plaza San Francisco
- Havana Cathedral
- The Royal Force Castle
- Museo de la Revolución
- Malecón
- Paseo del Prado
- La Bodequita
- El Floridita
- The Cuban National Ballet School
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