This famous pedestrian area was built in the 20th century with six lanes and is a wonderful place to walk along the promenade. You meet people walking, talking, drinking coffee and generally enjoying the ocean views. The National Hotel, opened in 1930, is the only hotel in Cuba, which is a national monument. Winston Churchill, Al Capone and other famous and infamous have slept under its roof, the future of the country are planned, and the next bank robbery or financial strategy. After enjoying the beautiful scenery and atmosphere, stop in La Terraza bar for cocktails and unforgettable views of the Malecon.
Old Havana is a place where you can spend your whole time very happy, especially if you enjoy the vitality of the Cuban culture. You can hang out in the street and talk to Bishop sole proprietorships or investigate Colmenita center after school art and performance as tools for social and personal development of the students. The Plaza de Armas is the site of the founding of the city, a beautiful square surrounded by plants and flowers and a great place to rest your weary feet. Also in Old Havana is the convent of Santa Clara, an impressive pre-Baroque monastery.
The Buena Vista Social Club is not the only source of jazz on the island, as will be seen by all new artists to see and hear in the House of Music, or house music. Located on Calle Galiano in Centro Habana, this is a big club, where you will find the most popular salsa artists. It was built by the dictator Gerardo Machada, completed in 1929 and is now home to the third largest statue in the inner world, a cast bronze statue in Rome and to the right of the Republic. The statue stands about 50 high is covered with 22 caret gold leaf; Valty Lily, a Cuban woman, was the model, but the artist was inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena.
The Revolution Museum, housed in the former Presidential Palace, is a great place to get an overview of the history of Cuba to get. You can learn about the fight against the former dictator Batista and see Granma, the yacht and Fidel Castro released the latest revolution, and a tank in the Bay of Pigs invasion.