| Havana is the capital of Cuba - the largest and | | | | architecture adjoining modern buildings. The historical |
| probably one of the most beautiful Caribbean cities. | | | | centre of the city is Old Havana, with its Castillo del |
| Its calm beaches, located on Jibacoa, El | | | | Morro and Castillo de la Punta fortresses as well as |
| Peñón del Fraile, Puerto Escondido and | | | | La Cabana and La Real Fuerza fortresses on the |
| Arroyo Bermejo northern coast as well as El Salado | | | | western coast. |
| on the north-west have become the basis for tourist | | | | Go farther the Malecón embankment and you |
| development. If your hobby is ecological tourism, you | | | | will reach the main Havana street Paseo del Prado, or |
| can explore wonderful districts with breathtaking | | | | simply Prado. This is the most popular place for walks |
| landscapes here. Havana also offers a great amount | | | | and traditional city carnivals to be held here. The |
| of attractions - monuments, museums, churches and | | | | boulevard is considered to be one of the main Old |
| cathedrals. And, of course, the main Havana symbols | | | | Havana's architectural monuments. Here you will find |
| - La Giraldilla tower weather vane and Castillo del | | | | the main Capitol building - El Capitolo occupied by the |
| Morro lighthouse. | | | | Academy of Science and the National Library as well |
| Havana is located in the south-west of Cuba. The | | | | as the museum of local history. The past President's |
| city's newly built district is situated on the Vedado | | | | Palace (which is the Museum of the Revolution now), |
| embankment, along the bank of the Malecón and | | | | the Governor's Palace and the Granma memorial are |
| La Rampa street. It is here that numerous villas and | | | | also found not far from here. |
| high-serviced hotels to suit every taste are located. | | | | As for more common entertainment, it is of course |
| Go along the Cubanakan bay and you will see the | | | | mainly connected with the sea. Havana beaches are |
| whole line of well-equipped beaches and yacht-clubs | | | | located 25 km away from the city. Spread around |
| as well as a huge attraction park. On the other bank | | | | the capital's eastern part like a pearl necklace, they |
| of the Almendares river you can also observe a | | | | are often called "the blue ring". There are also four |
| luxurious district that is occupied with private villas | | | | international diving centers found in Havana that |
| and luxury Miramar hotels. There are lots of modern | | | | occupy a 62 mile territory. It is a truly unique place, |
| tourist complexes built on the coast not far from | | | | with remains of the ships that drowned here, that |
| Havana, that have everything you need to spend a | | | | were named the part of the National historic heritage. |
| good time here and get acquainted with life of the | | | | And finally, there is a Marina Hemingway place 30 |
| local citizens. | | | | minutes drive from the centre of Havana where |
| If you have a bird's-eye view of Havana, you will see | | | | annual fishing competitions to catch the biggest |
| a white-pink city that is bordered by the blue Maxican | | | | sword-fish are held. Amateur and professional |
| bay. In 1982 Cuban capital was included in the | | | | competitors come here from all over the world to |
| UNESCO World Heritage List. | | | | show their skills. |
| Havana is a very picturesque city with ancient | | | | |