Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Havana, Cuba

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5 sights
1.9 km

24 m
32 m

Experience Havana in Cuba in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Havana Individual Sights in Havana

Sight 1: El Templete

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El Templete is a monument to the initial mass of San Cristóbal de la Habana celebrated on November 16, 1519.

Wikipedia: El Templete (EN)

12 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 2: Hernando de Soto

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula. He played an important role in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru, but is best known for leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States. He is the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River.

Wikipedia: Hernando de Soto (EN)

120 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Eusebio Leal Spengler

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Eusebio Leal Spengler was a Cuban historian. He served as the municipal historian of Havana, as well as the director of the restoration project of Old Havana. Under his oversight, the historic centre of the capital city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He also authored books and hosted radio and television programs that recounted the city and its history.

Wikipedia: Eusebio Leal (EN)

272 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Banco Metropolitano

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Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Havana is a Neoclassical-style bank building located at the intersection of Calle O´Reilly and Calle Cuba in old Havana.

Wikipedia: Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Havana (EN)

1460 meters / 18 minutes