I love Havana ... I love to just walk on the streets without any plans or agenda ...

(Translated by Google) One famous song is sung - "Cuba is far away, Cuba is nearby." So, one fine year, for us, fortunately, she was very close, moreover, for two whole weeks. We flew to the capital and the oldest city of Cuba -Havana. It was founded back in 1519. Old Havana is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city has many buildings from the colonial period. First of all, the El Moro fortress, built in 1589, offers a beautiful view of city; Cathedral of St. Christopher (1777); the building of the Bolshoi Theater (1838); fortress of the 16th century La Real Fuersa. The beautiful building of the Capitol where parliament sits, it is very similar to the American Capitol in Washington. The Malikon embankment stretches for 7 kilometers along the ocean, where residents of the capital and not only like to relax. It's nice to stroll along the embankment in the evening, when there is no longer the scorching sun and admire the sunset. buildings in Havana are dilapidated and in need of restoration, but on the other hand, this has its own special charm. And what cars we have seen on the roads, many are already well over 50 years old, both American and Soviet and Buicks and Muscovites. Previously, it was impossible to freely buy a car, and after the restrictions were lifted, prices for new ones were unbearable. In Havana, there are many places associated with the great American writer Ernest Hemingway. We went to the Floridita bar, where every morning the writer liked to sit with a glass of daiquiri cocktail. Cuba is bright. , an unusual country, and Cubans, despite all the difficulties of life, are cheerful, cheerful people. This sunny country, in our memories, still warms us with its warmth. (Original) В одной известной песне поется -"Куба-далека,Куба-рядом".Так вот, в один прекрасный год, для нас она, к счастью , оказалась совсем рядом , при том на целых две недели.Прилетели мы в столицу и старейший город Кубы -Гавану.Основана она была ещё в 1519 году.Старая Гавана включена в перечень объектов Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.В городе много построек ещё колониального периода.В первую очередь вспоминается крепость Эль-Моро, построенная в 1589 году, - с неё открывается красивый вид на город; кафедральный собор Святого Христофора (1777год) ; здание Большого театра (1838год); крепость 16века Ла-Реаль-Фуэрса. Красиво здание Капитолия где заседает парламент,оно очень похоже на американский Капитолий в Вашингтоне.Вдоль океана на 7 километров протянулась набережная Маликон,где любят отдыхать жители столицы и не только.Приятно прогуляться по набережной вечерком,когда уже нет палящего солнца и полюбоваться закатом.Много зданий в Гаване обветшалых и нуждающихся в реставрации,а с другой стороны в этом есть свой особый шарм.А какие мы видели автомобили на дорогах,многим уже далеко за 50 лет и американские и советские и" бьюики "и "москвичи". Раньше нельзя было свободно купить автомобиль, а после отмены ограничений, цены на новые были неподьемные.В Гаване много мест связанных с великим американским писателем Эрнестом Хемингуэйем.Мы заходили в бар Флоридита,где каждое утро писатель любил посидеть за бокальчиком коктейля дайкири.Куба- яркая ,необычная страна,а кубинцы не взирая на все трудности жизни -веселые , жизнерадостные люди.Эта солнечная страна до сих пор ,в наших воспоминаниях, согревает своим теплом.

This country changes you. Makes you see things in a different way. To re-evaluate important things and people. To appreciate what matters in life. Very beautiful pictures and scenery, but people trapped in politics, without any way out. Smiling in poverty, playing music, dancing, but in the same place, every day, every season, every month, with nothing to do...

I went on a holiday to Cuba and it was a thrilling experience, I started our holiday here in Havana and I loved every second of it. The city is very old and it really is like your stepping back in time, the old 1950’s and 60’s cars along with the buildings really add a character to the city. The people in Cuba are surprisingly very welcoming and are very kind towards tourists, they will help you find your way round if you ever get lost. Another thing about Havana is the safety, I could walk on the streets at all hours and no one would look at you twice which is great. There are definitely negatives such as access to snacks and different foods at home that you can’t find in Havana. But in conclusion I would definitely visit Havana again.

We hired a driver and guide for a day trip from our resort in Jibacoa. We enjoyed the day seeing the sights. 1 day was enough for us. There are beautiful parts of Old Havana. There are also a lot of empty buildings and areas that haven’t been kept up. There is some renovations for new hotels in progress. We had lunch at a popular authentic Cuban restaurant and a drink on the roof of the hotel where Ernest Hemingway had a room. Stores and shops close early so not much to do in the evening. When traveling outside of your resort take your own toilet paper as a lot of public places don’t offer it.

My disclaimer with this post is my mobile was not on wifi most of the time I was out and about so I think these are all Old Havana but one or two may be other parts of the city. Anywho, this place will forever be special to me. One, because it was my first international travel. And two😌, because the place is special. It looks like it’s set in a time long ago. You can’t help but to see the buildings falling apart and the families clearly living there. Even so, it’s filled with hope and love. I admire their dedication to holding on the past while incorporating the future. One thing you will notice is the various forms of transportation. From horse to bike to suv. And everything in between. Yes, the old cars that you think shouldn’t work but will have you feeling like you’re in a 1950s Hollywood film. It’s magical.🥰

Just based on the construction techniques, materials and historical significance of this area I give it 5 stars. Old and rundown but still magnificent!

(Translated by Google) The historical center of Havana. Completely renovated, with its cultural contrasts. You will find historical places, beautiful architecture and you will find emblematic places like El Capitolio, El Floridita restaurants and the middle bodeguita, you can see its cathedral and several fortresses like La Punta. You ask to walk around his malecon. You found good places of restoration, for Cubans, they call them "Paladares" with very good prices and good quality. (Original) El centro historico de la habana. Totalmente reformado, con sus contrastes cultural. Encontraras lugares historicos , hermosa arquitectura y encontraras lugares emblematicos como El Capitolio, los resturantes El Floridita y la bodeguita del medio, podras ver su catedral y varias fortalezas como la Punta. Pidras pasear por su malecon. Encontras buenos sitios de restauracion, para los cubanos, les llaman "Paladares" com muy buenos precios y buena calidad.

(Translated by Google) Old Havana treasures a piece of the history of Cuba told through its buildings, museums, historical sites, cultural centers and its life in general. Founded in 1514 (initially on the south coast of the island) by the conqueror Pánfilo de Narváez (under the orders of Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar), under the founding name of Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana, [5] was one of the first seven villas founded by the Spanish Crown on the island. Due to its privileged location, off the coast of the North Atlantic, and the characteristics of its bay, the then town became an important commercial center, which is why it was subjected to attacks and looting by pirates and privateers during the First years of the 16th century. In 1561, the Crown provides that the town be the place of concentration of the Spanish ships from the American colonies before crossing the ocean together (Fleet of the Indies), [6] therefore building, for their protection, military defenses to the entrance of the bay of Havana and in strategic places, [7] making the city one of the best defended in the New World. (Original) La Habana Vieja atesora un pedazo del la historia de Cuba contada a través de sus edificaciones, museos, sitios históricos, centros culturales y su vida en general. Fundada en 1514 (inicialmente en la costa sur de la isla) por el conquistador Pánfilo de Narváez (bajo las órdenes de Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar), bajo el nombre fundacional de Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana,[5]​ fue una de las primeras siete villas fundadas por la Corona española en la isla. Debido a su privilegiada ubicación, frente a las costas del Atlántico Norte, y las características de su bahía, la entonces villa se convirtió en un importante centro comercial, razón por la cual fue sometida a ataques y saqueos por parte de piratas y corsarios durante los primeros años del siglo XVI. En 1561, la Corona dispone que la villa sea el lugar de concentración de las naves españolas procedentes de las colonias americanas antes de cruzar juntas el océano (Flota de Indias),[6]​ construyéndose por tanto, para su protección, defensas militares a la entrada de la bahía de La Habana y en sitios estratégicos,[7]​ convirtiendo a la ciudad en una de las mejor defendidas del Nuevo Mundo.

I think everyone should get to know another culture to loved your own.

Really loved Havana, or you can if you are in love with car you will be for sure in love Havana. A huge number of antique cars available in the city. Havana is really famous for car and cigar. A must visit in your private without roof car on a sunny day. After that you can have a nice lunch in Havain pub with live music.

(Translated by Google) It is the old part of the city, full of historical architecture (Original) Es la zona antigua de la ciudad, llena de arquitectura histórica

(Translated by Google) Nice hotel in Obispo street, bulebar habanero (Original) Lindo hotel en la calle Obispo, bulebar habanero

(Translated by Google) I would return to Cuba again that tranquility and very nice people (Original) Volvería nuevamente a cuba que tranquilidad y la gente muy linda

(Translated by Google) Culture (Original) Cultura

(Translated by Google) Knowing Old Havana is one of the most interesting things I have experienced, the way of life of Cubans, contrasts, colors, architecture, a personal and cultural experience. The whole country is super safe, when I saw the pictures of Old Havana I did not imagine that I could only be in the streets at the wee hours of the morning and I would still be safe, I walked all the streets by day with only my camera and I never had problems, it's a great city. (Original) Conocer La Habana Vieja es una de las cosas más interesantes que he vivido, la forma de vida de los cubanos, los contrastes, los colores, la arquitectura, toda una experiencia personal y cultural. Todo el país es súper seguro, cuando veía las fotos de La Habana Vieja no me imaginaba que podía estar yo sólo en las calles a altas horas de la madrugada y aún así estaría seguro, recorrí todas las calles de día yo solo con mi cámara y nunca tuve problemas, es una grandiosa ciudad.

It was amazing!!! Cuba and it’s people make your experience unforgettable. It’s a place where time flies and food is wonderful... Where you can have mountains or beach to reach!

Music / Rum / Cigars / Smiling faces!

A symphony of courtyards informs buildings and teaches lessons on sustainability.

Beautiful place, Old town is really nice, a l tot off bars to listen to the music. You can always bargain for the excursions and souvenirs. They dont accept credit cards so you have t exchange money to local currency

(Translated by Google) Unique corners in the world .. (Original) Rincones únicos en el mundo..

(Translated by Google) For photography enthusiastic, Old Havana is a wonderful city. The small streets, renovated and refurbished. The restaurants, the cars and there is always something to discover. Partly romantic, partly dirty, sometimes rich, sometimes poor but always affectionate and friendly. And for a few CUC almost everything goes here. Only attention the time in Cuba and Havana is elastic, the wristwatch you can safely leave at home and the annoying look on the phone brings you here not a bit further. My insider tip "Mochito" 2 to 10 pieces gives you the necessary Caribbean serenity. (Original) Für Fotografie begeisterte ist Old Havana eine wunderbare Stadt. Die kleinen Gassen, saniert und unsaniert. Die Restaurants, die Autos und es gibt permanent was zu entdecken. Teils romantisch, teils verdreckt, manchmal reich, manchmal Arm aber immer liebevoll und freundlich. Und für ein paar CUC geht hier fast alles. Nur Achtung die Zeit in Kuba und Havanna ist elastisch, die Armbanduhr kann man getrost zu Hause lassen und der nervige Blick aufs Handy bringt dich hier kein Stück weiter. Mein Geheimtipp,, Mochito " 2 bis 10 Stück gibt dir die nötige Karibische Gelassenheit.

(Translated by Google) Nice building where time stopped. (Original) Linda edificación donde el tiempo se detuvo.

What an disappointing trip to Cuba. Food is almost non existent, except at expensive restaurants, where the quality of the food is of lowest standards. The area is in decay and garbage everywhere… buildings collapsed and left as is. IMPORTANT- USA added Cuba on terrorist list in 2021. It felt like being in a slum. There is 10% of the city that is kept neat and tidy.. Locals are harassing you to buy local currency or fake cigars or offer overpriced taxi rides. Everything feels like you are being scammed. Also be careful when entering Cuba, as you are not able to enter the USA with an ESTA visa one you visited this country. The USA added Cuba on the terrorist list in 2021… so Europeans check your entry requirements to USA after visiting Cuba, you might need a B2 visa now to enter the USA. If you ask me… just don’t go to Cuba, it’s not worth it.. unless you travel in high luxury and don’t need to see how locals live. How sad how things are getting worse here.

(Translated by Google) The first impression is that everything is very old and dirty, but it is a place full of life, with a friendly and super safe people. (Original) A primeira impressão é de que está tudo muito velho e que é sujo, mas é um lugar cheio de vida, com um povo simpático e super seguro.

(Translated by Google) It is pure magic the sunset in Old Havana. It's like finding yourself on a trip to the past for its well-preserved colonial architecture. On the other hand, the music that comes to you from anywhere. The tranquility and security that is breathed. It's a trip to not get lost, or lose yourself in the streets of Havana. (Original) Es magia pura el atardecer en La Habana vieja. Es como encontrarte en un viaje al pasado por su arquitectura colonial muy bien conservada. Por otro lado, la música que te llega desde cualquier sitio. La tranquilidad y la seguridad que se respira. Es un viaje para no perderse, o sí, perderte por las calles habaneras.

(Translated by Google) The Havana has those contrasts of old buildings and others defeated below, very genteel and very impoverished people. Gastronomy made with desire more than with a variety of elements .. And in synthesis I would say to unite there the people manage as they can to offer their services, to be able to live and leave moderately according to the tourist (Original) La habana tiene esos contrastes de edificios antiguos y otros vencidos abajo, gente muy gentil y muy empobrecida. Gastronomía hecha con ganas mas que con variedad de elementos.. Y en síntesis diría a unir ahí la gente se las arregla como puede para brindar sus servicios, poder vivir y dejar medianamente conforme al turista

(Translated by Google) GUAICANAMAR, OUR LADY OF RULE OR RULE. This town with its own personality was founded by a group of Cuban Indians and was developed until the Hermitage Virgen de Regla was created on March 3, 1687. It is considered the most industrial zone of Havana and has had a very accelerated population increase. In 1834 this town had a bus terminal with cars and stagecoaches. They had a transport of trains with the course of the years. And its main movement was the Lanchas that transported the personnel that worked in the city of Havana in Lanchas de Regla and Casablanca. There is no parking or bathroom for the disabled. (Original) GUAICANAMAR, NUESTRA SEÑORA DE REGLA O REGLA. Este pueblo con personalidad propia fue fundado por un grupo de indios cubanos y fue desarrollándose hasta crear la Ermita la Virgen de Regla en 3 de marzo de 1687. Es considerada la zona más industrial de la Habana y ha tenido un ascenso poblacional muy acelerado. En 1834 este pueblo tenía una terminal de ómnibus con coches y diligencias. Poseían un transporte de trenes con el cursar de los años. Y su principal movimiento era las Lanchas que transportaba el personal que trabajaba en la ciudad de la Habana en Lanchas de Regla y de Casablanca. No hay parqueo ni baño para minusválido.

Take me back......to this gorgeous town

A beautiful historical location with amazing architecture and vibe in Cuba

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to walk on foot at any time of the day. He seems to be stopped in time and that gives him more charm despite the poor conditions of his people. (Original) Lugar bellísimo para recorrer a pie a cualquier hora del día. Parece detenido en el tiempo y eso le da mayor encanto a pesar de las malas condiciones de su gente.

(Translated by Google) It is like reliving a film from the past with the actors around you, jazz music, Son, Cha Cha, live Bolero that emanates from a thousand clubs in the narrow streets. Entering a house during a Santería party with the drums playing and the people singing and praying in an Afro-Cuban language is a unique experience. Ask permission to enter, make an offer to the Saint and the musicians, "touching a maraca" to then offer a little roon by bathing the altar and quenching the thirst of the spirits. Practically joining their group by dancing next to them, imitating their gestures, being one of them, remaining yourself but respecting their culture. Live Cuba. (Original) È come rivivere un film del passato con gli attori che ti girano intorno, la musica jazz, Son, Cha Cha, Bolero dal vivo che si sprigiona da mille locali fra le viuzze strette. Entrare in una casa durante una festa di Santería con i tamburi che suonano e la gente che canta e prega in una lingua afrocubana è un'esperienza unica. Chiedere il permesso di entrare, fare una offerta al Santo e ai musicisti, "tocando una maraca" per poi offrire un poco di roon bagnando l'altare e dissetando los músicos. Praticamente entrare a far parte del loro gruppo ballando accanto a loro, imitando i loro gesti, essere uno di loro, restando te stesso, ma rispettando la loro cultura. Vivere Cuba.

(Translated by Google) A city detained in time, you walk and walk and your eyes keep observing so much preserved history. I walked a lot and never felt insecure, but it is important not to enter the streets alone by common sense. Conversation with locals are friendly people, it is a lie that the Cuban wants to take you out or ask for something, that only happens in the most crowded places and places and they are certain people. You tell them you can't and they don't ask for more. Try the local food, pizza, churros, peanuts, a coquito. Walking those streets is a delight. (Original) Una ciudad detenida en el tiempo, caminas y caminas y tus ojos no dejan de observar tanta historia preservada. Camine mucho y nunca me sentí insegura, pero es importante no ingresar a calles solas por sentido comun. Conversa con locales son personas amistosas es mentira que el cubano te quiera sacar o pedir algo, eso solo se da en las plazas y lugares mas concurridos y son ciertas personas. Les dices que no puedes y no te piden más. Prueba la comida local, pizza, churros, maní, un coquito. Recorrer esas calles es un deleite.

(Translated by Google) I adore her 🥰 (Original) La adoro 🥰

(Translated by Google) Very nice city I would recommend everyone to visit the old cars Cuban cigars Prices for restaurants, hotels and public transport Medium Recommend everyone before coming euro currency exchange and not US $ Cuban people Nice people Music wonderful Visit the art factory in Havana Beadado (Original) مدينة جميلة جدا انصح الجميع بزيارتها السيارات القديمة السيجار الكوبي الاسعار للمطاعم والفنادق والمواصلات العامة متوسطة انصح الجميع قبل المجيء تصريف عملة يورو وليس دولار امريكي الشعب الكوبي شعب لطيف الموسيقى راءعه يجب زيارة مصنع الفن في هفانا بيدادو

(Translated by Google) Has very nice parts but delve into the old Havana which is where I stayed, the buildings are no longer full of colors and you realize what that is damaged infrastructure. On the other hand there were friendly Cubans and others who only seek you out money which happened to me several times, on the date that I had a lot of scarce resources in local, like entering an ice cream parlor and had ice cream, it cut the electricity in some local etc. The tour I took in the city were very interesting and cheap, I recommend looking for the famous palates (Restoran) which are very cheap and tasty and plentiful food. (Original) Tiene partes muy bonitas pero al adentrar en la habana vieja que es donde me hospedé, los edificios ya no están llenos de colores y te das cuenta lo dañada que está la infraestructura. Por otro lado habían cubanos simpáticos y otros que sólo buscan sacarte dinero lo cual me sucedió varias veces, en la fecha en la que fui había mucha escasez de recursos en los locales, como al entrar a una heladería y no tenían helados, se cortaba la electricidad en algunos locales etc. Los tour que tomé en la ciudad fueron muy interesantes y económicos, les recomiendo buscar los famosos paladares (restoran) que son muy baratos y con comida rica y abundante.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful streets to walk walking and enjoying. (Original) Hermosas calles para recorrer caminando y disfrutando.

(Translated by Google) Dream place, privileged architecture many places to visit and remember (Original) Lugar de ensueño, arquitectura privilegiada muchos lugares que visitar y recordar

(Translated by Google) I took very nice photos ♥ ️ (Original) me saqué fotos muy lindas ♥️

(Translated by Google) I lived 8n a particular house in the same street of this photo called Animas The Halmeeira brothers' hospital can be seen from afar (Original) Vivevo 8n una casa particular nella stessa via di questa foto chiamata Animas Si intravede da lontano l ospedale fratelli Halmeeira

(Translated by Google) Old Havana (Spanish: La Habana Vieja) is One of the 15 Municipalities And City Center That Made Cuba's Havana City. It Has The Second Highest Population Density Of The City And Contains The Core Of Original Havana City. The Havana Walls are the Modern Frontiers of Old Havana. Old Havana was Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. (Original) Eski Havana (İspanyolca: La Habana Vieja), Küba’nın Havana Şehrini Oluşturan 15 Belediyeden Biri Ve Şehir Merkezidir. Şehrin İkinci En Yüksek Nüfus Yoğunluğuna Sahiptir Ve Orjinal Havana Kentinin Çekirdeğini İçermektedir. Havana Surları Eski Havana’nın Modern Sınırlarıdır. Eski Havana, 1982 Yılında UNESCO Tarafından Bir Dünya Mirası Olarak İlan Edilmiştir.

(Translated by Google) VERY BEAUTIFUL (Original) MUY HERMOSA

The city is beautiful and sad. I know it sounds weird to describe it like that but you'll know what I mean when you get there.

(Translated by Google) A very nice place to go to visit breathes peace and tranquility and security (Original) Un lugar muy bonito para ir a visitar se respira paz y tranquilidad y seguridad

Nice

must visit

(Translated by Google) Linda my Havana so many beautiful memories. There if you dance and really enjoy yourself. The city due to the economic cuts still lack restoration and many of them take too much time to fix them. Obispo street and its bars is the place where tourists go and connects La Floridita with La Bodeguita del Medio. The super affectionate and great people, you can go around the places and they will never put a gun to your head. I love its alleys and mansions, the warmth of the people and the music. Hotel recommended in Old Havana "Mirkastillito". (Original) Linda mi Habana tantos recuerdos bellos. Alli si se baila y se goza de verdad. La ciudad debido a los recortes economicos aun carecen de restauracion y muchos de ellos toman demasiado tiempo en arreglarlos. La calle Obispo y sus bares es el lugar donde acuden turistas y conecta La Floridita con La Bodeguita del Medio. La gente super cariñosa y estupenda, puedes ir por los lugares y jamas te pondran una pistola en la cabeza. Me encantan sus callejones y casonas, el calor de la gente y la musica. Hotel recomendado en Habana Vieja "Mirkastillito".

(Translated by Google) History, architecture and joy of its people (Original) Historia, arquitectura y alegría de su gente

(Translated by Google) Very nice to look at but watch out for scammers (Original) Molto bello da vedere ma attenti ai truffatori