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LA HABANA VIEJA

The historic heart of Havana, which was architecture, vitalized by the tropical sun
declared part of the “cultural heritage of and lush vegetation. Time seems to stand
humanity” by UNESCO in 1982, is the largest still here but nonetheless the zone does
colonial centre in Latin America. After three not give the impression of being a museum.
centuries of neglect, restoration work under The restoration programme is not limited to
the direction of Eusebio Leal Spengler, the monuments and major buildings, but also
historiador de la ciudad (Super intendent of includes old shops and ordinary houses.
Cultural Heritage), is reviving the former The aim is to ensure the revival of both the
splendour of this district. La Habana Vieja beauty of La Habana Vieja and its original
is characterized by Hispanic-Andalusian vitality and everyday activities.

Sights at a Glance
Museums and Galleries Historic Streets and Squares Churches and Monasteries
2 Museo de Arte Colonial 7 Calle Oficios 1 Catedral de San Cristóbal
e Museo del Ron 9 Calle Obispo y Iglesia del Espíritu Santo
i Casa Natal de José Martí 0 Casa de la Obra Pía u Iglesia de Nuestra Señora
q Casa de Africa de la Merced
Historic Buildings w Plaza de San Francisco
3 Seminario de San Carlos y r Alameda de Paula
San Ambrosio t Plaza Vieja
4 La Bodeguita del Medio
5 Castillo de la Real Fuerza
6 El Templete
8 Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
pp74–5 PEÑA POBRE
CUARTELES TACÓN AV E N I D A D E L P U E R T O
CHACÓN
TEJADILLO PLAZA DE LA
CATEDRAL
PLAZA DE
ARMAS
EMPEDRADO BARATILLO
PROGRESO O'REILLY MERCADERES JÚSTIZ
OBISPO
OBRAPIA SAN IGNACIO OFICIOS
AGUIAR
LAMPARILLA CUBA PLAZA DE
HABANA
AMARGURA SAN FRANCISCO
COMPOSTELA
AGUACATE
VILLEGAS
BRASIL (TENIENTE REY) PLAZA CHURRUCA
See also Street Finder, VIEJA
B E R N A Z A
pp122–7, map 4 MURALLA
SOL
MURALLA SANTA CLARA
CRISTO
( S A N P E D R O )
SOL PORVENIR LUZ INQUISIDOR OFICIOS
VILLEGAS
AGUACATE
ACOSTA SAN IGNACIO
JESÚS MARÍA CUBA MERCED
LUZ COMPOSTELA
CURAZAO
LEONOR PÉREZ (PAULA)
CONDE HABANA DAMAS
PICOTTA
A V E N I D A D E L P U E R T O
SAN ISIDRO
A V E N I DA DE L AS M IS ION E S ( M O N SERR ATE ) A V E N I D A B É L G I C A ( E G I D O )
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0 yards 300
Belfry of Basílica Menor de San Francisco de Asís, rising above Plaza de San Francisco For keys to symbols see back flap
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