Architecture

Economic Ties Between Cuba and China This is the Chinese embassy, located in Vedado, at Calle 13 No. 551, Entre C Y D. It is a huge building, beautifully decorated and surrounded by a rather imposing wall. Havana is filled [...]

Embassies in Havana In Havana, the areas of Nuevo Vedado and Miramar are filled with foreign embassies. A good tip for anyone visiting Havana is to write down the location of your national embassy, because if there are any problems [...]

Restored Buildings and Old Theater in Vedado Another shining example of architecture in Havana. This theater, located in the Vedado neighborhood, at the corner of D and 7th, was completely restored after it was destroyed by a fire. it has [...]

Amazing Churches in Vedado Show off Havana's Architecture Despite Cuba being a mostly atheist society, there are still many remnants of religious influence. Large, majestic churches can be found scattered all over the city. This one, located in the Nuevo [...]

There is a Statue of Jose Marti in Front of Most Important Cuban Buildings If you are going to explore Cuban culture, you have to read up a bit on the history of Jose Marti. He was a poet an [...]

The Vedado Monument is filled with Beautiful Stone Statues These are some of the statues in the huge limestone and marble monument at the corner of 29th and Ave. de Los Presidentes. Honestly, I don't even know who it was [...]

Marble War Hero Monuments In Havana Look at this enormous limestone and marble monument at the corner of 29th and Ave. de Los Presidentes. Honestly, I don't even know who it was built for, but it looks incredible. If you [...]

This is the main Masonic headquarters building in Havana. There are interesting Masonic symbols all around this area. It's cool to see. But apparently you need to know the special handshake to get inside... oh well... Do you think Fidel [...]

This building looks like a little castle. I don't even know what it is presently being used for, but I am just dying to go inside and explore it. Maybe there is a guard at the door... but maybe he [...]

Look at the stone facade on this building. Yes, the condition is not perfect, but Havana has some of the best looking old buildings and architecture in the world. Many of these buildings are being restored. You should explore and [...]