Teatro Martí LH 
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Elegant and simple, this Romanesque-style theater opened in 1884 as Teatro Irijoa and changed its name to Teatro Martí in 1900. Because of its location in Habana Vieja and its great acoustics, it achi …
Teatro América LH 4
The América Theatre is one of the most interesting architectural works in Havana. It first opened on March 29, 1941 and is part of a large building complex located on one of Central Havana’s main comm …
Art Deco 
Centro Cultural El Gran Palenque LH 4
El Gran Palenque is home to the world-renowned dance troupe Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba. Opened in 1997, it has its origins in the Patio de la Rumba, founded in 1982 by folklorist Rogelio Mar …
Rumba Cultural instituteAdmission: CUC 5Open: Performances 3-6pm SatCalle 4, entre 5ta y Calzada (7ma), Vedado 
Sacra Iglesia Catedral Ortodoxa de San Nicolás LH 4
This tiny and architecturally authentic Greek orthodox church (Cuba’s only one) stands in the Jardín Madre Teresa de Calucuta and was consecrated by Bartholomew I Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop o …
ColonialAdmission: n-aChurruca esq. a San Pedro, Habana Vieja 
Teatro Nacional de Cuba LH 4
Opened in 1960, and reopened in 1979 after being fully restored, this is one of Havana’s most important cultural venues. It promotes dance, drama, theater for both adults and children, music and visua …
La Terraza de Cojimar LH 4
Ernest Hemingway lived in Cojimar for some years and this was his favorite restaurant there, as evidenced by the many pictures of the American author here, including one with Fidel Castro. In one of t …
Calle Obispo LH 4
This important street goes back to 1519, only four years after the founding of Havana. It was conceived as a narrow thoroughfare to protect the people from the sun. Throughout its existence, it has ha …
Group of houses on Cárdenas Street LH 4
It is unusual in the city to find in such a short stretch so many interesting examples of Art Nouveau constructions. Only recently has the City Historian’s Office begun restoration works on some of th …
Art NouveauAdmission: FreeCárdenas #101, 103, 107, 159 & 161 
Edificio FOCSA LH 4
Considered one of the seven wonders of Cuban civil engineering, when built, the Focsa building was among the largest reinforced concrete structures in the world. Construction works took 28 months, and …
Modern17 entre M and N 
Basílica Menor de San Francisco de Asís LH 4
This imposing and beautiful basilica with fine acoustics hosts some of the most important classical music concerts in Havana. Set in the square of the same name, the church is the home of the Grammy-n …
Classical music Church/catedralAdmission: CUC 2Calle Oficios, Plaza San Francisco de Asís, Old Havana 