Liberty Island is one of the most favorite destinations for tourists. Historical monuments, museums, natural and architectural sights, hot sun, delicious food and hospitable locals - this is what the cities of Cuba are famous for. This list can go on and on. Although there are not so many large cities on the island, each of them is good in its own way.
Capital of Liberty Island
Havana is the largest city in Cuba and its capital. It has been in existence for about five hundred years. The architecture is amazing. Buildings dating back to colonial Spanish dominance sit side by side with modern skyscrapers, office buildings, fashionable restaurants and hotels.
Be sure to see the local historical monuments - the remains of the fortresses of Castillo del Morro and Castillo de la Punta. Havana has a powerful coastline. And the area of the city as a whole slightly exceeds 200 square kilometers. The cities of Cuba (Havana is no exception) are famous for their boulevards. In the capital, you should definitely take a walk along Prado Boulevard, paved with colorful stones. The local history museum, the Capitol, the Academy of Sciences are located here.
Santiago
The resort towns of Cuba are spread all over the island. The second largest after Havana is the city of Santiago, which is perhaps the most famous. It can rightly be considered a city of museums. And every July, the richest carnival in the Caribbean is held here - the festival of Caribbean culture. Santiago also has its own tourist center - Grand Pietro. This is a picturesque corner with all the amenities for tourists, which is probably why it is the most popular.
Despite the fact that the cities of Cuba look quite modern, the locals honor traditions and sometimes behave too directly for the metropolis. They simply sit on the steps of houses, smoke, sing songs. In general, they are quite hospitable. But at first, their noisiness and talkativeness can be alarming, which is explained by the temperament of the Cubans.
Trinidad - Museum City
You should definitely visit Trinidad. Like many other cities in Cuba, it was founded in the early 16th century. But most of all, the ancient architecture has been preserved in it. Catholic churches, palaces, cobbled roads - this whole city is saturated with historicism, it attracts tourists. On every meter of this relatively small town you can make a stunning photo. There is a museum of Romanticism, an archaeological museum, and even a museum of combating banditry!
Green Holguin
The city is known for the fact that it was at this place that the expedition of Christopher Columbus first landed. Holguin is breathtakingly beautiful due to the large number of bays andcreeks, rivers and streams. The town is small, and it is literally immersed in a thicket of tropical plants. There is a historical museum and the majestic Cathedral of San Isidoro.
Despite the relatively small size of the island, Cuba's cities abound with attractions. And in any of them you can spend a wonderful vacation, while you will definitely not be bored.
