Vedado, Central business district and residential neighborhood in Havana, Cuba.
Streets in Vedado follow a grid system with numbers and letters, making navigation straightforward across this modern section of Havana.
The area transformed from a military defense zone in the 1850s to a residential district, leading to construction of mansions during Cuba's sugar trade expansion.
The University of Havana campus in eastern Vedado creates a dynamic environment with numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, and student gatherings.
La Rampa street connects the district from east to west, featuring the Habana Libre Hotel, shops, restaurants, and multiple transportation options.
The FOCSA Building stands as the tallest structure in Cuba, marking the skyline of Vedado with its 39 stories of residential and commercial spaces.
Location: Havana
Location: Havana Province
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Shares border with: Centro Habana
GPS coordinates: 23.13111,-82.39417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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.
FOCSA Building
1.7 km
John Lennon Park
632 m
José Martí Memorial
1.2 km
Palace of the Revolution
1.4 km
Monument to the Victims of the USS Maine
2 km
Radiocentro CMQ Building
1.5 km
López Serrano Building
1.6 km
National Theater of Cuba
872 m
José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform
1.8 km
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
1.7 km
Castle del Príncipe
836 m
Beth Shalom Temple
1.3 km
Napoleon Museum
1.5 km
Torreón de la Chorrera
1.5 km
Colegio Nacional de Arquitectos de Cuba
2 km
Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana
716 m
Hotel Tryp Habana Libre
1.5 km
Cuban Art Factory
1.7 km
Taetro Amadeo Roldán
1.1 km
National Library José Martí
1.4 km
Atlantic Building
1.4 km
Centro Hebreo Sefaradi
769 m
Museo Postal Cubano
1.2 km
Cine Yara
1.5 km
Firemen's Monument
928 m
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
941 m
Teatro America
1.7 km
Hotel Presidente
1.3 kmReviews
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