Capital of Cuba… Majestic and unique Havana… It is she who is rightfully considered not only one of the most stunningly beautiful cities in the entire Western Hemisphere, but also a real open-air museum.
Capital of Cuba. General description of the object
Founded in 1514, Havana is the largest population center in the Caribbean in terms of footprint.
Today, it has 15 municipalities, of which the following are considered the most important and interesting for tourists: the old part, the center of the capital, Revolution Square and the eastern territory.
In general, the whole city is spread out in a very picturesque place not far from two bays: with the same name and San Lizaro. The weather and natural conditions in this place are formed under the influence of the special monsoonal climate of the tropics. And this means that in January Wednesdays. the air temperature practically does not drop below +25 °С, although in summer you should not expect exhausting heat: +29 °С in July is the norm for this region.
In general, the whole of Cuba, the capital in particular, has the glory of a fairly green area. The natural vegetation here is represented mainly by palm trees.various species, poplar, passionflower, sandalwood, citrus, etc.
A huge number of marine inhabitants live in coastal waters - about 700 species.
By the way, you need to be prepared for the fact that insects can be found in the vicinity of the city, many of which are dangerous to human he alth, in particular the malarial mosquito and the sand flea.
Capital of Cuba. What to see for tourists
Honestly, Havana is such a picturesque city that travelers get excited even just walking along its streets. Here, modern structures are harmoniously combined with ancient architecture.
Old Havana is considered the historical core of the capital.
Traveling along a rather narrow canal, one cannot but pay attention to the ancient fortresses (Punta and Morro). They kind of guard the entrance to the harbor.
In addition, many travelers will certainly be interested in the old lighthouse and the two forts of La Cabaña and La Real Fuersa. By the way, the latter, according to historians, is one of the oldest fortifications throughout America. Now this building houses a popular museum, whose staff will be happy to introduce each visitor to a huge collection of ancient weapons.
Havana's promenade called the Malecon stretches almost under the walls
of each of the forts. Walking along it, in a matter of minutes you can find yourself on the central metropolitan street Paseo del Prado, which the locals abbreviatedsimply called the Prado. In general, the Malecon is considered a favorite place for both citizens and numerous guests of the Cuban capital to relax. Traditional February carnivals are also held here.
Finding yourself on the Prado, first of all it is recommended to visit the magnificent building of the National Capitol. It is interesting to note the fact that it was built in the image and likeness of an identical one in Washington. Now several attractions are located inside it at once: the Academy of Sciences, the National Library and the Museum of Local Lore. In fact, the capital can boast of them. Cuba in general and Havana as an integral part of it are famous for their monuments and large-scale structures. Of greatest interest in these parts is the Presidential Palace, within the walls of which the World Revolution Museum and the Governor's Palace, the current Museum of the City's History, are currently freely located.
The capital of Cuba is always glad to see guests. Having been here, travelers will forever leave in memory majestic buildings, amazing monuments, breathtaking sunsets and sunrises of the Western Hemisphere, as well as an amazing variety of local flora and fauna.
