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Plaza de la
6 BIOTECH SUCCESS
Revolución
A vast, austere square One of the world’s most
surrounded by govern­ advanced biotechnology
ment buildings such and genetic engineering
as the Ministry of the industries is concen-
Interior (left), this is trated in the western
the heart of state affairs, Havana district of
Siboney. The research
best visited during the facilities here are cutting
May Day Parade when edge in their field, and
it is packed with people. treat ments for illnesses
Parque
7 such as cancer, AIDS,
and meningitis have
Central
been developed.
This attractive park
(below) makes a good
Hotel Nacional
starting point from which 8
to explore the city. With A grandiose legacy
a statue of national hero of the 1930s, this land­
José Martí, it is surroun­ mark building is modeled
ded by hotels and several on The Breakers, in Palm
city attractions. Baseball Beach, Florida. It boasts
fans often gather here an international Who’s
for lively debates. Who list of past guests.

Cementerio Colón
NEED TO KNOW 9
Havana’s huge cemetery
Universidad de La Habana: MAP U2 • features an astonishing collection of
Calle L & San Lázaro • 7879 3488 • elaborate tombs. Many of Cuba’s most
9am–5pm Mon–Fri; closed Jul–Aug famous person alities are buried here.
Capitolio: MAP V5 • Paseo de Martí &
Miramar
Calle Brasil • 7861 5519 • closed for 0
renovation until 2017 This region of western Havana,
Malecón: MAP S1–W1 dev eloped in the 20th century, features
Avenida de los Presidentes: MAP T1–2 avenues lined with mansions and plush
hotels set amid age­old fig trees.
Paseo de Martí: MAP W1–2
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Plaza de la Revolución: MAP T3 Caleta de
Parque Central: MAP V5 MALECÓN LOS LÍNEA San Lorenzo
MA L ECÓN
Hotel Nacional: MAP U1 • Calle O & 1 mile LÍNEA PRESIDENTES CENTRO 7
HABANA
Calle 21 • 7836 3564 0 VEDADO CALZADA DE INFANTA AROYO LA HABANA
ZANJA
AV. 23
VIEJA
Cementerio Colón: MAP S3 • Avenida CAL. DE ZAPATA PADRE VARELA M. GÓMEZ AVE. DEL PU ERTO
PASEO
Zapata & Calle 12 • 7830 4517 •
8am–5pm daily. Adm: CUC$5
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