Havana Architecture

Local Icons: The Most Famous Buildings in Havana

There are some iconic buildings that are immediately identified with the city in which they’re located. The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House. These are the places whose images have been reproduced in countless tourism brochures, … Read More

Havana Architecture: The History of the City Through Its Buildings

Some forms of government have a lot to answer for when it comes to a lack of imagination in architecture. The finger could be pointed at a number of the former communist states of Europe. Say what you like about … Read More

Cuba’s Carefree Capital: What Havana Is Known for Other Than Rum and Revolutions

You can probably imagine yourself in Havana right now. Strutting along sun-drenched cobblestone streets as sultry salsa music plays. Yes, it’s going to be like that, but what is Havana know for other than these usual suspects? There are many … Read More

Havana Architecture: 5 Places You Won’t Want To Miss

Some towns and cities around the world try to hype their “unique” architectural features in an attempt to lure visitors, such as the Big Pineapple, a 53 feet tall pineapple located on Australia’s Sunshine Coast. While some people might find … Read More