HISTORIC SQUARES IN OLD HAVANA

About this experience

A specialized tour that will allow a full appreciation of the eclecticism of the city and the adaptation of the different architectural styles to the Cuban condition.

1. PLAZA DE ARMAS

First third of the XVI C. City´s first square. Relevant buildings: La Fuerza Castle, Palace of the Captaincy General – Museo de la ciudad/ Palace of the Second in Command, 1791 – icons of baroque-neoclassic style architecture. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes estatue. El template. Residence of the Santovenia Count/Hotel Santa Isabel, library Rubén Martínez Villena, Museum of Natural Science.

2. PLAZA VIEJA

Casas, Fototeca, Cámara oscura, Planetario, Centro Provincial de Artes Visuales,

3. PLAZA DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS

Lonja del Comercio, Basílica, Claustros del convento, Aduana General

4. PLAZA DE LA CATEDRAL

Catedral, Marqués de Arcos, Callejón del Chorro, Taller de la gráfica, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam

Duration:

4 hours without lunch

5 hours with lunch (extra $) Guide: Professional Architect