Places worth the detour in Havana
45 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Havana, Cuba, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (17). Best known: USS Maine (1890). 38 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 45, ranked 45
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Museum of the Revolution
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Museum dedicated to history of the revolution on Cuba, located in Havana
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4.San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress
Built landmarks · 18th century · Notable
Spanish colonial fort in Havana, Cuba
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5.Castillo de la Real Fuerza
Built landmarks · 16th century · Notable
16th century fortification in Havana, Cuba
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6.Gran Teatro de La Habana
Museums & culture · Notable
Former headquarters of Galician Club of Havana, Cuba
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10.National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Havana, Cuba
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13.Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Former church in Havana, Cuba
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15.Finca Vigía
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Ernest Hemingway House in Cotorro, Havana, Cuba
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17.Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Spanish colonial building in Havana, Cuba
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24.National Theater of Cuba
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
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34.Torreón de la Chorrera
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Fortified colonial tower, near downtown Havana
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35.Monument to the Victims of the USS Maine
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in Havana, Cuba
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36.Oriental Park Racetrack
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former thoroughbred horse-racing facility in Marianao municipality, Havana, Cuba
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39.Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Havana, Cuba
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40.Jardín botánico Nacional de Cuba
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Cuba
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42.Sloppy Joe's Bar, Havana
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historic drinking establishment in Havana, Cuba
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44.El Cacahual Monument
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument and mausoleum for the remains of Antonio Maceo, Mayabeque Province, Cuba
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45.Museo Nacional de Historia Natural de Cuba
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Natural history museum in Cuba
