Parque Central, Havana, Urban park in central Havana, Cuba.
The park occupies a rectangular space between Prado, Neptuno, Zulueta, and San José streets, featuring wide paths and 28 royal palm trees.
Established in 1877, the park includes eight stone monuments dedicated to medical students who were executed during the Ten Years' War in 1871.
The central statue honors José Martí, while the surrounding area hosts regular performances of traditional Cuban music and dance throughout the year.
The park maintains open access every day without entrance fees, with multiple benches and shaded areas providing rest spots for visitors.
Twenty-eight royal palms within the park specifically correspond to the birth date of José Martí, creating a mathematical connection to Cuban history.
Location: Havana
Inception: 1877
GPS coordinates: 23.13750,-82.35870
Latest update: May 7, 2025 12:49
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.
El Capitolio
258 m
Granma
412 m
Museum of the Revolution
508 m
Gran Teatro de La Habana
40 m
Bacardi Building
204 m
National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba
340 m
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
906 m
Manzana de Gómez
98 m
San Salvador de la Punta Fortress
980 m
Palacio de Aldama
646 m
Old Town Square
906 m
Fuente de la India
472 m
Iglesia Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje
328 m
Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagás
413 m
Teatro Tacón
40 m
Palacio del Segundo Cabo
961 m
Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Havana
698 m
Royal Bank of Canada building
631 m
Plaza de Arms
975 m
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural Cubana
340 m
José Martí House Museum
985 m
Students' Monument
872 m
Statue of Jose Marti
4 m
Juan Clemente Zenea Monument
825 m
Monument to José de la Luz y Caballero
931 m
Albear Monument
136 m
Prado y Colón Boulevard
165 m
Palacio de la Marquesa de Villalba, Havana
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