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Lose yourself in the crumbling colonial time trap of dazzling Habana Vieja
Old Havana is the city-center and one of the 15 municipalities forming Havana, Cuba. It has the second highest population density in the city and contains the core of the original city of Havana. The positions of the original Havana city walls are the modern boundaries of Old Havana.
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Lose yourself in the crumbling colonial time trap of dazzling Habana Vieja
CUBA // With life still largely frozen around 1959, year of the Cuban Revolution, Havana is a sun-bleached mass of contradiction, chaos and incomparable beauty. Architecture-wise, the new builds are art deco masterpieces and a standard street bursts with vibrant yet decrepit colonial edifices. Transport? The wheels are mostly vintage, held together seemingly by magic. Culture? The music scene is giant, from jazz notes to rumba rhythms, while Che Guevara still graces billboards like he's today's trendiest A-lister. The Old Town, Habana Vieja, is the beating heart of this bedazzling medley: all of the above at its most intense. Unesco-listed, it's a feast for the eyes but also other senses. the whiff of peso cigars mixed with the bashing sea and black-market petrol, and the burn of rum on your throat. Increasing modernisation wilinevitably diminish Habana Vieja's alluring idiosyncrasies.
Where is Habana Vieja?
Cuba
Why is La Habana Vieja important?
La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, is the historic center of the city of Havana. It is formed by a port and official center, the Plaza de Armas. There you will see all kinds of historical monuments, castles, churches, palaces, etc.
Is it Habana or Havana Cuba?
How safe is Cuba for tourists?
Cuba has one of the lowest crime rates in the Western Hemisphere. Violent crime is rare, and petty crimes such as pickpocketing are rare, especially in tourist areas. This peaceful environment allows travelers to explore easily without any extra worries and stress.