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Convento y Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción

Church / other

Architectural style: Neo-gothic

CA Ranking: 4

Open: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri; 5-7pm Sat; 8-11am Sun

San Lázaro #805 entre Oquendo y Lucena

This beautiful church and convent was built in Neo=\-Gothic style in 1874 and was a private girls’ school until 1961. The patio and chapel have beautiful wooden ceilings, notable stained-glass windows and a painted altar.

Arte Corte (Papito’s) LH 5+

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Jardines de la Tropical LH 5

If you attend any of the concerts that are held here in an effort to save this place from the state of semi-neglect it has been plunged into for many years, it would be a good time to appreciate the m …

Art NouveauRizo y Baire, Cerro

La Zorra y el Cuervo LH 5

Probably the most well known venue for jazz in Havana, the ‘Fox & Crow’ offers an intimate environment in this basement venue notably marked by a red English telephone box at its entrance. Top jaz …

Jazz

Jazz ClubAdmission: CUC 10Open: Open 10pm-2am dailyCalle 23, entre N y O

Ivan Chef Justo LH 5

There is only one problem with Ivan Chef Justo and that is describing to people how to get there. Actually it is not that complicated, opposite the Museum of the Revolution on the Old Havana side. Con …

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Casa-Estudio de José Fuster LH 5+

José Antonio Rodríguez Fuster is a ceramist, draftsman, painter and printmaker. He has made illustrations for several publications, participated in a number of international symposiums and events, and …

Open: 9am-6pm daily226 esquina a 3A

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Museo de la Revolución LH 5

History & architecture In 1909, Governor General Aubert decided to build a new venue for the Provincial Government where the old city wall used to be. The design was by architects Rodolfo Marurí ( …

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La Bodeguita del Medio LH 4

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Teatro Nacional de Cuba LH 4

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Paseo y 39

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