National Museum of Fine Arts.
Two buildings of great tradition and invaluable architectonic richness
of the center of the City of Havana house the most important Arts
Museum in Cuba. Exhibits the most valued arts collections you can
find in the whole Island.
Cuban Art: The most complete collection of Cuban Art from Colonial
times.
Address: Trocadero entre Zulueta y Monserrate. Habana Vieja. Telephone:
(53 7) 861 1814.
Universal Art: The imposing beauty of a building that challenges
the past, the early 20th century Galician Center has become the
ideal scenery for the exhibition of valuable collections of antique
art, European art, art from Latin America and Asia.
Address: San Rafael entre Zulueta y Monserrate, Habana Vieja. Telephone:
(53 7) 861 1864.
Revolution Museum.
Located in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913
and 1919. The house of 25 Cuban Presidents. Treasures valuable works
of art of renowned Cuban painters and sculptors. Exhibits the long
fight of the Cuban people from the 15th century to current times,
the Granma Memorial and a hall entirely devoted to the struggle
carried out by Che Guevera.
Address: 1st Refugio, Habana Vieja. Telephone: (53 7) 862 4091.
Morro-Cabañas Military Complex.
Address: La Cabaña road. Habana del Este. Telephone: (53
7) 862 0617.
1. Morro Castle.
Built in the 16th century, with a history linked to Spain and England,
offers beautiful panoramic views of the city of Havana. In its halls
you will come across the history of the discovery of the Americas,
sub aqueous archeology, El Morro monographers and the lighthouse
halls.
2. San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress.
Constructed in the 17th century is the largest military fortress
ever built by Spain in the Americas. It’s considered the summit
of the bulwark systems in military constructions of the epoch. It’s
the site for the former Che Guevara headquarters in Havana, the
fortress’ chapel and the museum of weaponry and fortifications.
Napoleon’s Museum.
One of the most complete collections of original belongings of Napoleon
Bonaparte.
Address: San Miguel y Ronda, Centro Habana. Telephone: (53 7) 879
1460.
Ernest Hemingway’s Museum.
Located in Finca Vigía, where Hemingway lived for years and
wrote parts of some of his famous books, it keeps valuable objects
related to his life and whereabouts in Havana.
Address: Finca Vigía, San Francisco de Paula. Habana. Telephone:
(53 7) 91 0809.
José Martí Memorial.
At the base of the monument built to José Martí, our
national hero, stands this impressive museum with four spacious
halls that exhibit a sample of Marti’s heroic life and work.
From the top of the tower, the highest point of the city, you will
be able to watch a splendid overall view of Havana.
Address: Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana. Telephone: (53
7) 578154.
Havana Club Foundation. Rum Museum.
The history of the legendary son of sugar cane, the Cuban rum, linked
to the culture and identity of our people.
Address: 262nd Avenida del Puerto, Habana Vieja. Telephone: (53
7) 33 6598.
National Museum of Natural History.
Offers three different exhibitions: The museum inside; Mammals,
birds and reptiles from other parts of the world, and History of
the Earth and life.
Havana’s Maquette.
An impressive maquette of 144 squared meters made on a scale of
1:1000 represents a unique opportunity of contemplating Havana in
miniature.
Address: 113th 28 street Miramar, La Habana.
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