Havana, the capital of Cuba, is a city where time never seems to last
past, where the beaches merge with the charisma of its people. This is where you can discover secret and not-so-secret places on a revolutionary 3-day trip to Havana.

What to see in Havana in 3 days?
Havana is divided into 4 interesting areas: Old Havana, Centro Habana,
Barrio Vedado and Playa Miramar.

Havana: Day 1
On the first day, we can visit Old Havana, which is within the boundaries of Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco and Plaza Vieja.

Cathedral Square
This is the square in front of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception of Havana (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
An imposing Baroque-style building, which you will easily recognize because it has two bell towers on its sides. You can climb the towers by paying a donation of 1 CUC.
The building has 3 naves, 8 side chapels and numerous sculptures and works by goldsmiths. Cathedral Square is not the biggest of all, but one of the most beautiful. Around you can see different colonial buildings that can be accessed for free.
Plaza de Armas
This is the second most important square you will see in Havana, very beautiful also surrounded by cool trees. This is where the action took place, from bullfights to executions.
The name was collected and the space used by the militias to carry out the
exercises. There are many cafes, bars and buildings dating back to the time when Cuba was a Spanish colony.
Very close by, you will find the Castelo da Força Real. A military fortress located in the bay, the architecture of the place dates back to 1558, when the United States was still under European rule.
On the tower there is a weather vane called Giraldilla (as well as different Spanish buildings, like in Seville).

San Francisco Square
The square is located in front of Avenida del Puerto, between Oficios and Amargura streets. Like other places, it was used as an area for meetings, bullfights, executions, etc.
Around the square, a flea market was built and then the
Convent of São Francisco, and as at that time the religion before the
trade, the market was moved closer to the Old Square, so as not to disturb the rest of the poor monks.
Some time later, the Basilica of San Francisco de Asís was built. In
Opposite the Basilica is the old Lonja del Comercio, an imposing building
designed for this purpose, thanks to its proximity to the bay.
Currently, it has other objectives as an investment center for
foreign companies. Inside the square is the sculpture made by Giuseppe Gianni called Fountain of Lions.

Havana: Day 2
Visit the center of Havana starting at Revolution Square to understand a little more about the essence of the Cuban people.
Revolution Square
This square is the essence of the Cuban revolution, it is home to many symbols,
like the wall with the image of Che Guevara, with the phrase that accompanies
“Hasta la Victoria siempre”.
You will also see the image of Camilo Cienfuegos' face with the phrase
“You’re doing well, Fidel.” In the center of the square is the statue of José Martí.
Chinatown
Although there are few streets with oriental installations and colorful ornaments, this small Chinese neighborhood is located on the way to the Capitol and is one of the oldest since the first Chinese arrived in Cuba in 1840.
The Capitol
Walking along Paseo de Martí, you will undoubtedly see the Capitol building, almost imitating the Capitol in Washington, commissioned by a Cuban dictator supported by the United States: Gerardo Machado.
From 1959 (when power was taken by the Revolution) and until 2013, this building was the location of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology.

Partagás Tobacco Factory
Hidden behind the Capitol is the oldest factory in Havana, and as
it could be otherwise is the cigar factory. It was founded in 1845 by the Catalan Jaime Partagás with the help of merchant Juan Conill. As is already known, the factory is one of the best in Cuba.
Marti Walk or Prado Walk
Leaving the Capitol, we come across the Fountain of the Indias carved by
Giuseppe Gaginni in 1837 in white marble.
It represents an indigenous woman sitting on the throne, in one hand she holds the city's coat of arms and in the other, she carries a basket of fruits. It was inspired by the legend of a handsome aborigine who welcomed Spanish navigators in 1509.
Crossing the Grand Theater of Havana, built in 1834, due to the strong demand for cultural activities. In terms of architecture, we can say that the facade is decorated with reliefs, bas-reliefs, balconies and four magnificent sculptures made by the Italian Giuseppe Moretti, which represent Charity, Education, Music and Theater.
Museum of the Revolution
This is the former presidential palace until 1976, it has an architecture that takes away the
breath. Each room has more than architecture and luxury, there are carvings on the walls from sockets that were made during the taking.

Havana: Day 3
Continue discovering Havana
Prohibited
A little off the tourist trail in Havana, you will find Barrio El Vedado. The houses there are huge and there are many green spaces, but what is most impressive is that the street numbering is in the American style, with numbers and letters.
There you will see the large and imposing building of the University of Havana, the
Colombo Cemetery and Beco Hamel, a space where Afro-Cuban culture is represented.
Christ of Havana
To continue, take a ferry. Once you cross, there are many options to see. The first is the Christ of Havana, located on the hill near the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress.

Walking for a long time, you will find the Castle of the Three Kings
do Morro and the Castelo do Morro Lighthouse, both as defense against those
who wanted to plunder and invade Cuba.
The construction of the castle and the lighthouse is at the same time as the Castle of
San Salvador de la Punta and, for the same reason, protects Cuba from invasions.