Havana

The museum explains, chronologically, the story of Fidel Castro's overthrowing of the Batista government and the post 1959 Cuba and its relationship with the United States. — Afar Magazine

A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects.  — Atlas Obscura

The square that surrounds and is named for the Catedral de la Habana is one of La Habana Vieja's most beautiful spots. — Fodor's

At night, the Malecon turns into a social hotspot. Hundreds of locals gather at the seawall to hangout with their friends under the stars. — Afar Magazine

The castle is ringed by an impressive moat and today shelters the Museo de Navegación. — Lonely Planet

An extensive collection of Cuban art and sculpture is on display at the newly renovated main building. — Frommer's

To prevent the pilfering of objects, visitors are not allowed inside the house (La Casona), but there are enough open doors and windows to allow a proper glimpse into Papa's universe. — Lonely Planet

So-called for its use as a drill field by colonial troops, this plaza was the city's administrative center and command post almost from the beginning. — Fodor's

Since the Revolutionary victory of 1959, it has been the official parade ground for events ranging from the annual May Day celebration to the 1998 visit of Pope John Paul II. — Fodor's

A miniature city of mausoleums, crypts, family chapels and vaults, soaring sculptures, and ornate gravestones, Columbus Cemetery covers 55 hectares (136 acres). — Frommer's

The house at n°314 Calle Leonor Pérez is a momentous site. — Michelin Guide

The restored San Francisco de Paula Church stands in a plaza at the edge of the harbor at the southern end of the Alameda de Paula. — Fodor's

The best way to admire the magnificent interior of the this theatre and its staircase is to go to a performance here, either an opera or a ballet by the Cuban national ballet. — Michelin Guide

Installed in a handsome, if somewhat rundown, colonial mansion, this museum exhibits a comprehensive history of Guanabacoa, with emphasis on its ethnic and religious traditions. — Fodor's

Don't forget to look up at the beautiful original frescoes on the walls or miss Ferrera's stunning wooden library on the third floor. — Fodor's

Directly across the square from the Catedral de la Habana, the museum's rich collection of colonial objects ranges from violins to chamber pots. — Fodor's

It was a thrill to be driven out to Hemingway's House. — Afar Magazine

Since 1959 it has housed the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology. — Lonely Planet

The broad staircase leading up to the school, with its signature Alma Mater statue... is a popular gathering spot for students. — Frommer's

The restored center of colonial Havana and is distinguished by its fading baroque and neoclassical architecture. — Frommer's