Places To Visit
The cathedral has a Baroque facade and is imposing. Not many people notice, but one of the two towers is larger, which is creating an asymmetry.
The two bells in the taller tower are said to have been cast with gold and silver mixed into the bronze.
The building material of Havana Cathedral includes coral, which was shaped and carved by slaves. If you take a carefull look, you might see the fossils deep in the stones of the Cathedral.
In addition, there are copies of paintings by Rubens and Murillo on the altars and frescoes by Italian artist Giuseppe Perovanni at the top end of the choir.
Museums
The most famous is El Capitolio where every tourist goes for a visit. Cuban Academy of Science has around 50 museums and these include the Museum of Fine Art, the Revolution Museum, the National Museum of Music, the Museum of Dance and Rum, the Cigar Museum, the Colonial Museum, the Ernest Hemingway Museum. Also, do not miss to visit the Jose Marti Monument.
Nightlife
Some of the nightclubs, restaurants and cabarets found in Havana are world renowned, such as the Tropicana cabaret. They have one of the must-see shows that you should not miss.
Beaches
City of Havana does not have many beaches but its surrounding offers you a number of beaches along the Via Blanca highway, located east of the city. If you want to be close to Havana while vacationing, look for hotels in Bacuranao, Megano or Boca beaches.
