Central Park
A central Havana square linking nearby hotels, theaters, civic buildings, and Old Havana walking routes.
← Back to Havana
Destination guide
Old Havana
The historic core of Havana, known for plazas, churches, museums, restored streets, and the fortification system around the bay.
Overview
Get to Know Old Havana
Old Havana is the strongest standalone travel area inside Havana because it combines a dense historic street grid with several of the city's most visited plazas, churches, museums, and fortifications. It is useful for walking routes, first-time sightseeing, photography, and understanding how the city grew around the harbor.
Quick facts
Useful Details
- Province
- Havana
- Nearest city
- Havana
Background
Background of Old Havana
Old Havana and its fortification system were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. The area preserves the relationship between the historic urban center, the harbor, and the defensive works that shaped Havana's role in the Caribbean.
Places
Places to Discover
Capitolio Nacional
A major civic landmark near Central Park, the Prado, and the Gran Teatro area.
Havana Cathedral
The cathedral of Havana, set in one of Old Havana's most important plazas.
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
A historic harbor fortification that belongs to Old Havana's defensive landscape.
Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
A major theater and cultural landmark beside the Prado and Central Park.
Plaza de Armas
One of Old Havana's key historic squares, surrounded by civic architecture and shaded walkways.
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
A landmark colonial palace on Plaza de Armas in Old Havana.
Museum of the Revolution
A major Havana museum housed in a landmark historic building near Old Havana.
La Bodeguita del Medio
A well-known Old Havana cultural stop near the Cathedral area.
National Museum of Fine Arts
A major Havana art museum and cultural stop near the historic center.
Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro
A landmark harbor fortification associated with Havana's bay entrance.
Obispo Street
A busy Old Havana pedestrian street with shops, cafés, music, and everyday street life.
El Floridita
A historic bar and restaurant near Parque Central and Old Havana walking routes.
Alameda de Paula
A waterfront promenade in Old Havana with bay views and restored urban edges.
Callejón de los Peluqueros
A small Old Havana street known for local character, public art, and neighborhood businesses.
Russian Orthodox Church of Our Lady of Kazan
A distinctive church near Havana's bay, useful for architecture-focused walks.