Havana, Cuba
The Caribbean | admin | June 28, 2010Havana as a city is pretty much divided into three parts- old Havana, Vedado and new suburban districts.
Old Havana has beautiful looking streets though narrow and traditional.
You will be able to see classic vintage cars here. The city here is slow and laid back. Brewing in its flavor of cigars, rum and good food.
The city looks beautiful with its redeveloped buildings and bold colors.
The city is also the heart of Havanas culture, commerce and entertainment.
Havana looks beautiful with its magnificent arcades which had been built by the Spaniards.
As the colonists used to bring a lot of wealth into Havana due to its geographically advantageous position, it turned out to be the most wealthy city in all the Americas.
The architecture here in Havana is very influenced if not directly built by the Moors, the Spaniards, Italians, Romans and Greeks.
You will find many cathedral and palaces to look at and the architecture here is simply awesome.
Havana developed by marketing itself as destination for gambling lazing around in the sun.
In fact when the ‘Riviera’ opened, it was the largest casino in the world.
Let us look at some places to visit in Havana.
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Fortalez San Carlos De la Cabana:
This is a beautifully designed fortress located to the east of the bay.
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El Capitolio Nacional:
Very noticeable along the skyline of Havana is the large dome over the building which houses the Senate and the ‘house of representatives’. Inside this huge building is the largest indoor statue in the world.
Which is La Estatua De La republica.
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Castillo De los tres Reyes Magos Del morro :
This beautifully designed fortress was made to guard the Havana bay against pirates and foreign invaders.
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El Cristo De la Habana:
Just like Rio De Janeiro, Havana also has a statue of Christ blessing the city.
What you will find interesting is, that from here, you could get a good view of all of old Havana and the harbor.
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Necropolis Cristobal Colon:
This is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. Having over one million tombs, this cemetery is known for its beauty and magnificence. Also, the gravestones have sculpting made by world famous sculptors.
Also there are many art festivals in Havana that you could check out.
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Cuban international jazz festival :
From street jam sessions to big concert halls, artists from all over the world come to perform jazz here.
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Havana Ballet festival :
This is one of the most important festivals in the world as it gives new meaning and acknowledgment to the art of dancing. The festival is organized once in two years in the Cuban capital or even other cities as well. Veterans from international dance companies along with journalists, critics and entrepreneurs all come together at this festival.
Come to Havana and experience diversity and art with an extra-ordinary culture.
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Havana is really famous for the international balley concerts where famous artists have performed for long..You’ll find so many cinema halls here..!Havana’s got rich culture which is depicted int he monuments, palaces, art and musical festivals and exhibitions of technology!! Worth a visit !