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Partagas Cigar Factory / Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas Havana Cathedral / Catedral de la Habana
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A tour through factory takes you back to 1930's. It makes you appreciate Very atmospheric cathedral, no matter it is day or night. Dedicated to Saint
the working conditions of Europe or America. Christopher and seat of the Cardinal Archbishop of Havana at the same
time.
Calle Industria 520, Havana, Cuba
GPS: N23.13465, W82.36053 GPS: N23.14138, W82.35192
Opening hours: Phone:
Tours are available every 15 minutes. +53 7 861 5213
Daily: 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Opening hours:
Admission: From early morning till 12 a.m.
General admission: CUC 10 Open daily, but often can be locked.
Admission:
Admission to the cathedral is free.
Old Havana / La Habana Vieja
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The old Havana is a fascinating place. Since the city was founded in 1519,
it's been shaped by various influences. Discover its unique charm, smell Bacardi Building / Edificio Bacard
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and tastes! Famous art deco landmark, opened in 1930. Go upstairs for a view and get
some mojito or cubanito in little bar.
GPS: N23.13564, W82.35117
Avenida Blgica, Havana, Cuba
GPS: N23.13884, W82.35723
National Capital Building / The Capitolio Opening hours:
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Very imposing neoclassical building, built to resemble U.S. Capitol. Served Only the caf and the restaurant are open to public.
as the seat of the legislature until the late 1950s. Caf Barrita: daily 9 a.m. 6 p.m.
Admission:
GPS: N23.13525, W82.35955
Admission to the tower: CUC 1
Phone:
+53 7 862 6536
Opening hours:
Museum of the Revolution / Museo de la Revolucin
The building is currently closed to public. F
Everything you've ever wanted to know about Cuban revolution, packed
in the marvelous former Presidential Palace. It's up to you to decide if it's
subjective.

Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600, Cuba

GPS: N23.14169, W82.35681
Opening hours:
Daily: 10 a.m. 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults: USD 4 (CUC 4)
Students: USD 2 (CUC 2)
Children (up to 12): free

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Granma Memorial El Malecon

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Famous yacht enclosed in glass that carried Castro and his guerillas back 8 km long esplanade. Great place to walk even though the walkway is
from exile in Mexico. cracked. But this just adds to Cuba's soul. Iconic place!

GPS: N23.14090, W82.35703 GPS: N23.14363, W82.37818

Cathedral Square / Plaza de la Cathedral Central Park / Parque Central

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One of the most authentic squares in Havana, surrounded by extraordinar- Large alley in the middle of a busy street. Popular place for the locals to sit
ily enchanting old houses. under the shade to relax, so if you want to mingle with them, come.
GPS: N23.14080, W82.35154 GPS: N23.13739, W82.35858

The Royal Force Castle / Castillo de la Real Fuerza

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Fully restored building showcasing navigation devices since Columbus' N
Centre of Old Havana. New Square that was renamed. Site of executions
times. Also spectacular views of the Morro castle and Havana bay.
and fiestas. Perfect end to stroll through the historic city and get some
Cuba Tacn, Havana, Cuba coffee.
GPS: N23.14103, W82.34977
GPS: N23.13590, W82.34995
Phone:
+53 7 861 6130

Basilica of San Francisco de Asis / Basilica Menor de San Fran-

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Square of Arms / Plaza de Armas cisco de Asis
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Not only you can have a rest in a shade, but also pick up some old books in
various languages. Give it a try! over, it hides a crystal statue of Jesus given to Fidel Castro by Mother
Teresa.
GPS: N23.14019, W82.34951
GPS: N23.13708, W82.34866
Phone:
+53 7 204 0624
La Bodeguita del Medio
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Your typical Cuban bar but this one is famous because of its guests: Hem-
ingway, Salvador Allende and Pablo Neruda. Also a birthplace of mojito! Paseo del Prado
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First paved street of Havana, very well shaded makes for a nice walk.
GPS: N23.14080, W82.35238
Place to watch local artists and enjoy nightlife.
Opening hours:
Daily: noon midnight GPS: N23.14007, W82.35910
Admission:
Average price of a drink is CUC 20.

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Jos Mart Memorial / Monumento a Jos Mart Havana Club Museum of Rum / El Museo del Ron Havana Club
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Extraordinarily huge square with fabulous views and impressive monu- Great way to learn about Cuban national drink. This is not museum as
ment. Ask for the meaning of the statue. usual, but combined with bar and the best music one can hear in Havana.

Malecn, Havana, Cuba Avenida del Puerto (San Pedro) 262, esq. Sol, Havana, Cuba
GPS: N23.12271, W82.38657 GPS: N23.13560, W82.34756
Phone:
+53 7 861 8051
The National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana / Museo Na-
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cional de Bellas Artes de Cuba
Much to examine and see here. Remarkable and overwhelming collection Tropicana
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of Cuban art. Equal to other world class museums! Where else to drink bottle of rum, smoke the cigar and listen to Cuban
rhythms? (Or maybe dance with the best dancers on the stage?)
GPS: N23.14010, W82.35740
Phone: Calle 72 y 43, Havana, Cuba
+53 7 861 0241 GPS: N23.09479, W82.41941
Phone:
+53 7 27 9147
Great Theatre of Havana / Gran Teatro de La Habana
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Magnificent building with no less remarkable cultural events ranging from
opera, concerts to theatre. A must see! Camera Obscura / Cmara Oscura
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Gmez Villa building's rooftop hides Da Vinci's marvelous invention. Ex-
458 Paseo de Prado, esquina a San Rafael, Havana, Cuba 10600
plore the predecessor of modern camera!
GPS: N23.13669, W82.35946
Phone: GPS: N23.13572, W82.34963
+53 7 862 9473

Revolution Square / Plaza de la Revolutin Museum of Chocolate / Museo del Chocolate

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Square dominated by a tower of Jos Mart memorial. Typical communist On the corner of Amargura (Bitternes St.) is the sweetest museum ever.
megalomaniac icon. Only imagine how packed it could be. Interested in the story of cacao? Step in and taste!

GPS: N23.12456, W82.38520 Amargura, Havana, Cuba

GPS: N23.13733, W82.34949
Phone:
+53 7 866 4431

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Casa de la Msica
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Don't miss the 'Matinee' that starts in the afternoon at 5pm and you get
real salsa with local Cubans. Live Cuban music! Let's dance!

Avenida 35 esq. a 20, Miramar, Playa, Havana, Cuba

GPS: N23.11848, W82.41504

House of Jose Marti / Casa Natal De Jose Marti

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A museum dedicated to Cuban national hero, leader of independence.
Visit if interested in Cuban history.

Calle Leonor Perez (Paula) 314, Havana, Cuba

GPS: N23.12988, W82.35372
Phone:
+53 7 831 3778