Havana's Historic Treasures
Havana’s colonial and revolutionary history is preserved through its UNESCO-listed Old Town and extensive fortification system. This collection features 18th-century strongholds like La Cabaña and Morro Castle, alongside the 17th-century watchtowers that once guarded the coastline. Significant monuments include the José Martí Memorial, the city’s highest point, and the Museum of the Revolution, located in the former Presidential Palace. The list also highlights the Malecón seawall and historic squares like Plaza de Armas, the city's oldest public space.
A La Cabaña Fortress
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, colloquially known as La Cabaña, is an 18th-century fortress complex, the third-largest in the…
B Tres Reyes del Morro's Castle
Morro Castle may refer to:
C Castle of the Royal Force
The Castillo de la Real Fuerza is a bastion fort on the western side of the harbour in Havana, Cuba, set back from the entrance, and…
D Castillo San Salvador de la Punta
Castillo San Salvador de la Punta is a fortress at the entrance to the bay in Havana, Cuba.
E Museum of the Revolution
The Museum of the Revolution is located in the Old Havana section of Havana, Cuba, in what was the Presidential Palace of all Cuban…
F Christ of Havana
The Christ of Havana is a large sculpture representing Jesus of Nazareth, on a hilltop overlooking the bay in Havana, Cuba.
G José Martí Memorial
The José Martí Memorial is a memorial to José Martí, a national hero of Cuba, located on the northern side of the Plaza de la Revolución in…
Old Havana and its Fortification System
UNESCO World Heritage site comprising the city's historic core and the massive defensive network built by the Spanish to protect the harbor from pirates and foreign powers.
Torreón de Cojímar
A 17th-century defensive tower in the fishing village of Cojímar, built to guard the coast against pirate incursions and later famously associated with Ernest Hemingway.
Torreón de San Lázaro
A cylindrical watchtower built in 1665 to monitor the coastline. It stands as a historic landmark on the Malecón, once serving as a vital lookout for approaching enemy fleets.
Castillo del Príncipe
An 18th-century pentagonal fortress situated on Aróstegui Hill. Designed by Silvestre Abarca, it served as a primary military defense point and later functioned as a city prison.
Torreón de la Chorrera
A 17th-century circular fort at the Almendares River mouth. It was constructed to prevent enemy landings and protect the Zanja Real, Havana's primary colonial water supply.
Castillo de Atarés
A hexagonal stone fortress completed in 1767. Located on a hill overlooking the harbor, it was part of the strategic defense plan implemented after the British occupation of Havana.
N El Templete
El Templete is a monument to the initial mass of San Cristóbal de la Habana celebrated on November 16, 1519.Jean Baptiste Vermay painted…
O El Malecon
The Malecón is a broad esplanade, roadway, and seawall that stretches for 8 km along the coast in Havana, Cuba, from the mouth of Havana…
Camera Obscura
Gómez Villa building's rooftop hides Da Vinci's marvelous invention. Explore the predecessor of modern camera!
Q Plaza de Arms
This quiet corner of the city offers a nice shade and small restaurants surrounding it.
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