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The Seven Wonders Of Havana - Things To Do In Cuba's Glorious Capital

Recently, for the first time in over 2,200museum treasures has a past that predates the
years the seven wonders of the world wererevolution and evokes images of when Cuba was
reassessed. Over 100 million people voted anda non-Communist state. The building once
decided that the Great Wall of China, Rome'shoused the island's colonial governors and
Colosseum, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Petra inwas the palace of the Captains General. Built
Jordan, Machu Picchu in Peru, Rio's Christin 1791, the museum's exhibits give a feel of
the Redeemer and the Taj Mahal would make thethe history of Havana - from the city's
best new wonders. Certainly narrowing downfoundation to the present day. The museum
the finalists from an initial list ofnaturally devotes a sizable section to the
hundreds can have been no easy task - mostCuban wars for national independence, but
countries can probably compile a list ofalso houses a diverse range of other exhibits
seven themselves. Cuba, which is of course myshowcasing the island's art, porcelain,
speciality, has many architectural andpaintings, furniture, folklore and
cultural triumphs worthy of celebration.archaeology. Capitolio Nacional An important
Hell, even Havana itself has enough aestheticlandmark in the centre of Havana, the
wonder and cultural heritage for me to waxCapitolio Nacional is an impressive site. It
lyrical for several pages. In the interestslooks remarkably similar to the US Capitol in
of brevity and in matching the arbitraryWashington DC, and is now home to the
figure placed on the number of wondersNational Library and Academy of Sciences.
allowed in one world, I shall limit my listSome of its rooms are also used for state
to seven sites worth examining on a Havanaevents, in a nod to its history where it once
holiday. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present (inseated members of the Cuban congress.
no particular order) The Seven Wonders ofDirectly underneath the memorable dome, an
Havana Plaza de la Revolución The enormousimitation 24 carat diamond is set into the
square has seen many political rallies andfloor, which measures the distances between
the feel of history and importance of theHavana and all Cuba's other sites. Habana
area is tangible. The square's podium hasVieja The old city was founded in 1519, and
seen many important political speeches fromwas often a target for pirates which explains
Fidel Castro and other prominent figures onthe dilapidated, yet still imposing, remains
important days in the Cuban calendar. Whileof Havana's city walls. Nowadays the old city
Castro is infamous for his long speeches, theincludes museums, hotels, shops and
public events always prove popular,restaurants to line the picturesque cobble
attracting over 1,000,000 Cubans over thestoned streets. The plazas are marked by
years. The square is dominated by themeticulously restored colonial buildings and
impressive José Martí memorial - aattractive churches, which make the perfect
tower in honour of a national hero killed inbackdrop for Havana's old city life as it
the 1895 Second war of Independence. At 138goes by. The region also includes La
feet high, the imposing structure is theBodeguita Del Medio - a bar made famous
highest point in the city and visitors maythanks to its patronage by Mr Ernest
take a lift to the very top of the building.Hemingway. Museo de la Revolución What
Behind the memorial are the offices of Fidelused to be the Presidential Palace and Cuban
Castro himself, and opposite is the iconicGovernment's HQ is now fittingly a museum of
image of Che Guevara that marks the Ministrythe revolution that saw them ousted. The
of the Interior's building - a staple sightbuilding is still aesthetically astounding,
on any Havana holiday. Museo Nacional debut the insides have changed to house pieces,
Bellas Artes This modern art museum isphotography and documents pertaining to the
divided into two distinct part. TheCuban Revolution. The building isn't the only
Collección de Arte Cubano is dedicated toimposing sight upon approach to the museum -
Cuban art created between the 16th and 20thout the front is the tank driven by Fidel
century, while The Collección de ArteCastro during the Bay of Pigs battle, and
Universal has a far wider scope. It includesbehind is the yacht that brought Che Guevara
art from Italian, French and Dutch paintersand Fidel Castro from Mexico to Cuba in 1956.
as well as including artefacts from LatinAside from these main aesthetic Cuban
America and ancient Greece. Cigar Factorieswonders, there are countless other things to
Cuba is practically synonymous with the worddo in Havana. It is truly a magnificent city
"cigars" and a visit to one of the three- a one of a kind mixture of 1950s America
major Cuban cigar factories in Havana canand Caribbean lifestyle. If you are
give a good indication as to why. The threeconsidering a holiday to Havana, this list
main factories give tours which allow thewill really help you get into the Cuban
visitors to see the hand rolled cigars inspirit and gain an insight into the rich
production. Partagas is the oldest factoryhistory  of  the  city.
(founded in 1827) and keeping with tradition
hires a reader to entertain the workers byEmma Lelliott is the general manager of
reading aloud. Partagas and the two otherCaptivating Cuba, an independent expert in
main factories, La Corona and Romeo y JulietaHavana holidays. With offices in Havana and
have shops attached which allow visitors tothe UK, Captivating Cuba offer expert local
purchase cigars as souvenirs. Museo de laknowledge for island visitors looking to
Ciudad The building that now houses Havana'sexplore Havana and Varadero.



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