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 Castillo de la Real Fuerza by russian_yaz
As it underwent several changes and enlargements like La Torre del Homenaje, a watchtower, and the old post of sentinels in 1632 that was used as a pedestal of a unique symbol of the city and well known worldwide: La Giraldilla, which perhaps represents the Giraldilla de Sevilla. It is also the oldest sculpture of Cuba.
Today it is the headquarters of the Museum of Artistic Ceramics which exhibits paintings of the Cuban artists Amelia Peláes, Wilfredo Lam, René Portocarrero, Rodríguez de la Cruz, and others representatives of the new generations of Cuban ceramists. Leave a Comment Address: O´Reilly st. #2 e/ Ave del Puerto and TacónDirections: At the end of Obispo st. in the Plaza de Armas
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 De la Real Fuerza Castle,Cuba by HavanameLeave a Comment Address: Calle O´Reilly No. 2 e/ Ave. del Puerto y Tacón.Phone: (53 7) 861-6130Directions: La Habana Vieja. Ciudad de La Habana
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Built in the 16th century, CASTILLO DE LA REAL FUERZA or Castle of the Royal Forces, is one of the oldest fortresses in the Americas.The fortress was built to protect Havana from raids by pirates and corsairs, that plagued the town in the 16th century.
It wasn't until 1577 that Real Fuerza was finally finished. The fortress was made out of limestone coral rock, dug out from the Harbour. It has underground vaulted storerooms, drawbridge, sloping walls, bastions and surrounded by a moat. As it was the safest building at the time, Spanish Governors took up residence inside the fortress.
Entrance fee 1 CUC peso Leave a Comment Address: Calle O'Reilly 2 Plaza de Armas
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 Local customs by Luchonda
Only since the late 1990ties this market was officially allowed as a trading place for books-portraits and other literature - mostly of authors from the revolution period.
Local people are dressed in tradtional clothes - asking for ONE dollar if a tourist wants to picture them. Leave a Comment Address: Plaza del ArmasDirections: Old Habana
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 by hojasdehierba
Este castillo-fortaleza fue construido en el siglo XVI para proteger La Habana de los piratas, despues de que la ciudad hubiese sido arrasada por un ataque bucanero que destruyo la fortaleza original en 1555. Pero la nueva fortaleza resulto ser igualmente vulnerable y pronto fue destinada a servir de residencia a gobernadores y jefes militares. Se le anhadio una veleta en 1634 que recibio el nombre de La Giraldilla y se convirtio en simbolo de La Habana. Hoy en dia, el castillo alberga el Museo Nacional de Ceramica. Directions: Old Havana
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 Book market by LuchondaLeave a Comment Address: Plaza de ArmasDirections: Old Habana
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The Plaza de Armas Park is a large park and centre of local and tourist activities located in the heart of Old Havana. There is a beautiful water fountain in the middle of the square, some benches, trees from different parts of Cuba, including palm trees and a large variety of flowers. In the centre there is a statue of the Cuban patriot hero Cespedes.
The park is well lit by many gas lamps. In the daytime there are people selling Spanish books, many of which pertain to the Cuban revolution of 1959. In the evenings the park fills with life as many locals and tourists go to the restaurants and bars that surround the park and is a nice place to sit and enjoy the evening perhaps with a bottle of rum. The square is very safe as there are many police walking around 24 hours a day to provide assistance.
Castillo de la Fuerza- was bultin 1558-77 to protect city from pirates, but despite the moat surroundings the castle soon proved to be quite inadequate as a defensive bulwark because of its poor strategic position, too far inside the bay. Thats why it became the residence for governors, military etc...Open 6am-6.30 daily Leave a Comment
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de la Fuerza by pedmar, 3 more photos
legend has it that it was place there in honor of Inés de Bobadilla, the first and only female governor of Cuba !!! while her husband Hernando de Soto,sailed from Cuba to discovered Florida USA in 1539 !!!
It is the oldest castle in Cuba. Leave a Comment
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Armas from the fortress by mim95Leave a Comment Address: Calle O'Reilly 2, Old HavanaDirections: On the north side of Plaza de Armas, next to the Palacio del Segundo Cabo
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 Castillo de la real Fuerza by Luchonda
The location is in old Habana - so next to the traditional hotels like "Park view" and "Hotel Plaza" Leave a Comment Directions: Around Plaza de Armas
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