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Havana City

Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1519 in the natural harbor of the Bay of Havana. It became a stopping point for the treasure laden Spanish Galleons on the crossing between the New World and the Old World. In the 17th century it was one of the main shipbuilding centers. The city was built in baroque and neoclassic style.

Main Sights:

The Malecón is the avenue that runs along the seawall at the northern shore of Havana, from Old Havana to the Almendares River.

Castillo del Morro, picturesque fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay. The construction of the castle Los Tres Reyes del Morro owed to the step along in Havana of the English pirate Sir Francis Drake. The king of Spain arranged its construction on a big stone which was known by the name of El Morro. He sent the field master Juan de Texeda, accompanied of the military engineer Battista Antonelli, who came to Havana in 1587 and began the task at once.

Castillo de la Real Fuerza, The fortress or (lit.) Castle of the Royal Army is another big monument that closes the Plaza de las Armas. It was the first big fortification of the city, initiated in 1558 on the ruins of an ancient fortress. In the same year, the Crown sent to Cuba the engineer Bartolomé Sanchez, supervised by 14 official and main stonemasons in order to reconstruct the castle, which had been set fire and destroyed by the French corsair Jacques de Sores.

Catedral de San Cristóbal, the most prominent building on the Plaza de la Catedral. The Cathedral was raised on the chapel after 1748 by order of the bishop from Salamanca, Jose Felipe de Trespalacios. It is one of the most beautiful and sober churches of the American baroque.

National Capitol, styled after the Panthéon (Paris), looking similar to the U.S. Capitol.

Plaza de Armas – the main touristic square. The origin of its name is military, since from the end of the 16th century the ceremonies and the military events took place here.

Gran Teatro de la Havana, the Great Theater of Havana is famous, particularly for the acclaimed National Ballet of Cuba and its founder Alicia Alonso. It sometimes performs the National Opera. The theater is also known as concert hall, Garcia Lorca, the biggest in Cuba.

The Museum of the Revolution, located in the former Presidential Palace, with the boat Granma on display in front of the museum.

San Francisco de la Habana Basilica, Habana Vieja, The set of church and convent of San Francisco de Asis, byline of the year 1608, and it was reconstructed in 1737.

Boutique Plaza Vieja Havana City - Old Havana (Habana Vieja)

4 Sleeps
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Minimum stay 1 Night

Boutique Plaza Vieja - Get ready to experience the perfect vacation, spending every day enjoying spectacular views and all the luxuries of a beautiful Historical home! It is a Colonial house with lovely 2-bedrooms, the house has a kitchen and living areas, making it ideal for a large group or even for families or Couple. Located on Plaza Vieja an Important and lovely Plaza in Old Havana. All the privacy you could desire while being close to all the fun and entertainment you could ever want! Both the first and second floor have comfortably furnished living rooms with large HDTVs, so there's plenty of space for everyone to gather for games or playful conversation or to sit and watch a favorite movie. The entire house is so open and comfortable and designed to provide every opportunity to experience the amazing beauty of the Historical city that it's truly the perfect setting for a holiday with family and friends—a special time that no one will ever forget! Landmark/Point of interest; Scenic/Historic - Walking distance: -Old Square (Plaza Vieja) -El Malecon -The Capitolio -Plaza de Armas -Plaza de la Catedral (Havana Cathedral) -Paseo del Prado -San Francisco de Asis Square -Castillo de la Real Fuerza -Convento De Santa Clara -Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales -El Templete -Granma Memorial -House of Jose Marti (Casa Natal De Jose Marti) -National Museum of Beautiful Arts of Cuba (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Cuba) -Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion) -Partagas Cigar Factory -La Bodeguita del Medio Restaurant -El Floridita Restaurant Plaza Vieja (Old Square) is the fruit of the first attempt at urban planning in this part of the world, combining different styles - baroque, neoclassical, art nouveau - in an authentically Cuban composition. The homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards represents an architectural style that is the most representative of this synthesis of various cultures crisscrossing in the Caribbean. The urban architectural complex of Plaza Vieja is represented by valuable colonial buildings from the XVII, XVIII and XIX and some examples of the early twentieth century. The plaza emerged in 1559 and was originally called Plaza Nueva (New Square). It was built as a popular alternative to Plaza de Armas, the military and government main center, the name changed when another important square emerged in town, the Plaza del Santo Cristo. In the eighteenth century the square was turned into a popular market, and was called Plaza del Mercado (Market Square) as Havana's commercial hub. In 1814 with the birth of the Mercado Nuevo (new market) in the Plaza del Cristo, the Old Square was renamed to differentiate it. The square has also been identified by other names such as Plaza Real, Mayor, Mercado, Fernando VII, Plaza of the Constitution, Park Juan Bruno Zaya and Park Julian Grimau. Additional charges apply on these days: Christmas (December) New Year's Day (January)