Maqueta de La Habana Vieja

Habana Vieja


Herein lies a 1:500 scale model of Habana Vieja, complete with an authentic soundtrack meant to replicate a day in the life of the city. It's incredibly detailed and provides an excellent way of geographically acquainting yourself with the city's historical core.

Also here is a small cinema, the Cinematógrafo Lumière (tickets CUC$2), that shows nostalgia movies for senior citizens, and a 25-minute documentary about Habana Vieja's restoration for visitors at 2pm.


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5. Statue of Simón Bolívar

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7. Edificio Santo Domingo

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