The monuments in central Havana showcase Spanish colonial military, religious, and civil architecture. The 16th-century fortifications protect the port, while baroque religious buildings and neoclassical palaces line the cobbled squares. Museums, theaters, and cultural centers occupy former administrative and industrial buildings.
Havana, Cuba
Baroque-style religious construction built between 1748 and 1777, featuring two asymmetrical towers and a coral stone facade.
Havana, Cuba
Central boulevard stretching eight kilometers, built in 1772 and adorned with marble benches and wrought iron street lamps.
Havana, Cuba
Military fortress built in 1589 on a rocky promontory, featuring six-meter-thick walls and an 1845 lighthouse.
Havana, Cuba
Cultural institution established in 1913 showcasing over 50,000 works of Cuban and international art in two distinct buildings.
Havana, Cuba
Modern cultural center located in a former oil processing plant. Visitors can explore art exhibitions, attend concerts, and participate in cultural events.
Havana, Cuba
National cemetery dating from 1876, spanning 56 hectares. It contains 500 family chapels, mausoleums, and marble sculptures.
Havana, Cuba
Neoclassical building constructed in 1828 marking the site where the city's first Catholic mass was held in 1519 under a ceiba tree.
Havana, Cuba
A 20-meter-tall white marble statue overlooking the harbor, inaugurated in 1958, weighing 320 tons.
Havana, Cuba
Military fortification built in the 16th century to protect the city against maritime attacks. Its thick walls and historic cannons illustrate colonial defensive architecture.
Havana, Cuba
Neoclassical building constructed between 1926 and 1929, featuring a dome 91.73 meters high. It served as the Cuban government headquarters until the revolution in 1959.
Havana, Cuba
Neobaroque building inaugurated in 1915, with 1500 seats. The white marble sculptures on its facade represent allegories of charity, education, music, and theater.
Havana, Cuba
Cigar factory founded in 1844 by Herman Upmann. The current building dates from 1944 and still produces cigars using traditional methods.
Havana, Cuba
Administrative central square covering 72,000 square meters housing the tower of José Martí Memorial and several Cuban government ministries.
Havana, Cuba
District founded in the 16th century with narrow streets, cobblestone squares, and buildings with balconies reflecting four centuries of colonial history.
Havana, Cuba
Former presidential palace until 1959, converted into a museum presenting the history of the Cuban revolution through documents and objects.
Havana, Cuba
Colonial house where the writer lived from 1939 to 1960. The rooms contain original furniture, books, documents, and personal objects in their initial locations.
Havana, Cuba
Museum that documents the rum-making process in Cuba, with old machinery, oak barrels, and explanations about distillation.
Havana, Cuba
Coastal avenue extending 8 kilometers along the sea, bordered by colonial buildings and constructed as a breakwater since 1901.
Havana, Cuba
Night theater open since 1939 with music and dance performances involving 200 Cuban dancers, singers, and musicians.
Havana, Cuba
Neighborhood transformed by artist José Fuster since 1975 through the decoration of streets and houses with multicolored ceramic mosaics.
Havana, Cuba
Military construction built in the 18th century on an elevation east of the harbor, with stone walls and defensive moats.
Havana, Cuba
20th-century neighborhood with colonial and art deco architecture buildings, tree-lined streets, and plazas.
Havana, Cuba
Residential area developed in the 1950s with villas, embassies, and the Quinta Avenida as the main axis.
Havana, Cuba
Pedestrian pathway in the historic center connecting Plaza de Armas with Central Park, lined with shops.
Havana, Cuba
Urban corridor with murals and sculptures displaying elements of Yoruba religion. The area represents Afrocuban traditions through art and ritual objects.
Havana, Cuba
16th-century port plaza with a central Italian marble fountain. Colonial buildings border the paved space near the dock.
Havana, Cuba
Military structure from 1589 guarding the harbor entrance. Stone walls and cannons remain in their original locations.
Havana, Cuba
17th-century Franciscan temple with a 35-meter tower. The interior houses a concert hall and sacred art exhibits.
Havana, Cuba
Urban space with shaded paths, benches, and fountains, adjacent to the Grand Theater and National Capitol of Havana.
Havana, Cuba
Square dating from the 16th century with colonial buildings, restaurants, and the Palace of the Count of Casa Lombillo.
Havana, Cuba
Fortress built in the 18th century at an altitude of 60 meters, with thick walls and moats to protect Havana.
Havana, Cuba
16th-century historical square surrounded by the Palace of the Captains General and the Castillo de la Real Fuerza fortress.
Havana, Cuba
This military defense tower built in the 16th century monitored the bay entrance. It served as an observation post for spotting enemy ships.