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Partagas Cigar Factory / Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas Cathedral / Catedral de la Habana A D A tour through factory takes you back to 1930's. It makes you appreciate Very atmospheric cathedral, no matter it is day or night. Dedicated to Saint the working conditions of Europe or America. Christopher and seat of the Cardinal Archbishop of Havana at the same time. Calle Industria 520, Havana, GPS: N23.13465, W82.36053 GPS: N23.14138, W82.35192 Opening hours: Phone: Tours are available every 15 minutes. +53 7 861 5213 Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Opening hours: Admission: From early morning till 12 a.m. General admission: CUC 10 Open daily, but often can be locked. Admission: Admission to the cathedral is free. / La Habana Vieja B The old Havana is a fascinating place. Since the city was founded in 1519, it's been shaped by various influences. Discover its unique charm, smell Bacardi Building / Edificio Bacardí E and tastes! Famous art deco landmark, opened in 1930. Go upstairs for a view and get some mojito or cubanito in little bar. GPS: N23.13564, W82.35117 Avenida Bélgica, Havana, Cuba GPS: N23.13884, W82.35723 National Capital Building / The Capitolio C Opening hours: Very imposing neoclassical building, built to resemble U.S. Capitol. Served Only the café and the restaurant are open to public. as the seat of the legislature until the late 1950s. Café Barrita: daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: GPS: N23.13525, W82.35955 Admission to the tower: CUC 1 Phone: +53 7 862 6536 Opening hours: Museum of the Revolution / Museo de la Revolución The building is currently closed to public. F Everything you've ever wanted to know about Cuban revolution, packed in the marvelous former Presidential Palace. It's up to you to decide if it's subjective.

Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600, Cuba GPS: N23.14169, W82.35681 Opening hours: Daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults: USD 4 (CUC 4) Students: USD 2 (CUC 2) Children (up to 12): free

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Granma Memorial El Malecon G L Famous yacht enclosed in glass that carried Castro and his guerillas back 8 km long esplanade. Great place to walk even though the walkway is from exile in Mexico. cracked. But this just adds to Cuba's soul. Iconic place!

GPS: N23.14090, W82.35703 GPS: N23.14363, W82.37818

Cathedral Square / Plaza de la Cathedral Central Park / Parque Central H M One of the most authentic squares in Havana, surrounded by extraordinar- Large alley in the middle of a busy street. Popular place for the locals to sit ily enchanting old houses. under the shade to relax, so if you want to mingle with them, come.

GPS: N23.14080, W82.35154 GPS: N23.13739, W82.35858

The Royal Force Castle / Castillo de la Real Fuerza I Old Square / Plaza Vieja Fully restored building showcasing navigation devices since Columbus' N Centre of Old Havana. New Square that was renamed. Site of executions times. Also spectacular views of the and Havana bay. and fiestas. Perfect end to stroll through the historic city and get some Cuba Tacón, Havana, Cuba coffee. GPS: N23.14103, W82.34977 GPS: N23.13590, W82.34995 Phone: +53 7 861 6130

Basilica of San Francisco de Asis / Basilica Menor de San Fran- O Square of Arms / Plaza de Armas cisco de Asis J Not only you can have a rest in a shade, but also pick up some old books in Home of the Franciscan community from the end of 16th century. More- various languages. Give it a try! over, it hides a crystal statue of Jesus given to Fidel Castro by Mother Teresa. GPS: N23.14019, W82.34951 GPS: N23.13708, W82.34866 Phone: +53 7 204 0624 La Bodeguita del Medio K Your typical Cuban bar but this one is famous because of its guests: Hem- ingway, Salvador Allende and Pablo Neruda. Also a birthplace of mojito! Paseo del Prado P First paved street of Havana, very well shaded – makes for a nice walk. GPS: N23.14080, W82.35238 Place to watch local artists and enjoy nightlife. Opening hours: Daily: noon – midnight GPS: N23.14007, W82.35910 Admission: Average price of a drink is CUC 20.

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José Martí Memorial / Monumento a José Martí Havana Club Museum of Rum / El Museo del Ron Havana Club Q U Extraordinarily huge square with fabulous views and impressive monu- Great way to learn about Cuban national drink. This is not museum as ment. Ask for the meaning of the statue. usual, but combined with bar and the best music one can hear in Havana.

Malecón, Havana, Cuba Avenida del Puerto (San Pedro) 262, esq. Sol, Havana, Cuba GPS: N23.12271, W82.38657 GPS: N23.13560, W82.34756 Phone: +53 7 861 8051 The National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana / Museo Na- R cional de Bellas Artes de Cuba Tropicana Much to examine and see here. Remarkable and overwhelming collection V of Cuban art. Equal to other world class museums! Where else to drink bottle of rum, smoke the cigar and listen to Cuban rhythms? (Or maybe dance with the best dancers on the stage?) GPS: N23.14010, W82.35740 Phone: Calle 72 y 43, Havana, Cuba +53 7 861 0241 GPS: N23.09479, W82.41941 Phone: +53 7 27 9147 Great Theatre of Havana / S Magnificent building with no less remarkable cultural events ranging from Camera Obscura / Cámara Oscura opera, concerts to theatre. A must see! W Gómez Villa building's rooftop hides Da Vinci's marvelous invention. Ex- 458 Paseo de Prado, esquina a San Rafael, Havana, Cuba 10600 plore the predecessor of modern camera! GPS: N23.13669, W82.35946 Phone: GPS: N23.13572, W82.34963 +53 7 862 9473

Revolution Square / Plaza de la Revolutión Museum of Chocolate / Museo del Chocolate T X Square dominated by a tower of José Martí memorial. Typical communist On the corner of Amargura (Bitternes St.) is the sweetest museum ever. megalomaniac icon. Only imagine how packed it could be. Interested in the story of cacao? Step in and taste!

GPS: N23.12456, W82.38520 Amargura, Havana, Cuba GPS: N23.13733, W82.34949 Phone: +53 7 866 4431

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Casa de la Música Y Don't miss the 'Matinee' that starts in the afternoon at 5pm and you get real salsa with local . Live Cuban music! Let's dance!

Avenida 35 esq. a 20, Miramar, Playa, Havana, Cuba GPS: N23.11848, W82.41504

House of Jose Marti / Casa Natal De Jose Marti Z A museum dedicated to Cuban national hero, leader of independence. Visit if interested in Cuban history.

Calle Leonor Perez (Paula) 314, Havana, Cuba GPS: N23.12988, W82.35372 Phone: +53 7 831 3778

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