Sinagoga Adath Israel de Cuba

CA3
Church / other
CA Ranking: 3
Open: 8am daily
Admission: Free
Picota #52 esq. a Acosta, Habana Vieja
  • Built in 1959, this is the oldest and only orthodox synagogue in Cuba. The building has a room for praying that can seat 600 people, a mikve and a hall.

    Opening hours:
    Shajarith: 8am (daily except on Shabatt)

    Minja and Maariv: 6:30pm (daily except Sundays)

    Kabalath Shabath: 6:30pm

    Shabath Shajarith: 9am

    Seuda Shelishit: 6:30pm

     

    
  • Muelle de Luz-Ferry a Regla

    Muelle de Luz-Ferry a Regla  LH 1

    This tiny ferry dock takes its name from Calle Luz, a nearby street. Somewhat battered passenger ferries shuttle across the bay to and from Regla and Casablanca, every 10-15 minutes or so.

    Apartment building

    Apartment building  LH 1

    Constructed on piles–a solution that is essentially in the style of Le Corbusier, which apart from transmitting a sort of lightness to the building, makes the corner lose its traditional compactness; …

    Unión Árabe de Cuba

    Unión Árabe de Cuba  LH 1

    This is the venue of the Unión Árabe de Cuba, which represents around 50,000 Arab descendants from all over the country. It has a small art gallery which features Arab-influenced art and ceramics.

    Solimar Building

    Solimar Building  LH 1

    An interesting and typical example of the Streamline movement which preferred rounded corners and a sensation of motion can be seen in this building built in 1944. The recovery of simple forms and the …

    Estación Central de Ferrocarriles

    Estación Central de Ferrocarriles  LH 1

    The building of the railway station, expression of the Spanish plateresque style, was built in 1912 on the site of the former Armory. It has four floors with 77 windows and the main entrance is rounde …

    Palacio del Segundo Cabo

    Palacio del Segundo Cabo  

    In 1770 the Spanish Crown decided to construct a building next to the Castillo de la Real Fuerza on the north side of the Plaza de Armas to serve as the Royal Post Office, responsible for all postal c …

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