Obispo, Pedestrian street in La Habana Vieja, Cuba.
Obispo is a paved pedestrian street in Havana's historic center that runs from Plaza de Armas toward the waterfront. The street is lined with colonial buildings and arcaded passages that create shade and shelter along its entire length.
The street developed as a main trading route through the old city and changed names multiple times throughout its past. Each name reflected different rulers and influences that shaped Havana during distinct historical periods.
Art galleries and bookstores line the street, creating spaces where local artists display their work and visitors encounter creative traditions. The presence of these cultural spaces shapes how locals and tourists move through the street and interact with each other.
The street provides shade throughout the day thanks to tall buildings and many seating areas along the way. Wear comfortable shoes since the paved surface is uneven in places, and plan to spend several hours exploring the full length.
At the western end stands a historic bar that maintained its original counter where a famous writer regularly ordered drinks. The preserved counter remains a physical link to this literary connection that visitors can see and touch.
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