No need to leave Havana, the Cuban capital, to discover wonders. In a city of about 2,106,146 souls, you will have the opportunity to get away from it all.

Museum of the Revolution, a must-see in Havana

What would a stay in Havana be without visiting the famous Museum of the Revolution? This building is a witness to the turning point that marked Cuban history. It contains a rich collection of objects that will allow you to have an idea of what life was like for the locals before the Revolution. You will find models, photos, clothes of yesteryear during your travel Cuba. In addition, in the windows you will see new items such as the gold telephone of Rubén Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar as well as the weapons and clothes of Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán. In order to have the privilege of admiring these treasures, go to this conservatory between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For information purposes the museum is open every day, but the opening hours may be slightly shifted.

Christ of Havana, a statue like no other

It is not only in Rio de Janeiro that you will have the opportunity to contemplate a statue of Jesus of Nazareth. In Havana, this activity is also possible during a trip to Cuba. Unlike sculpture in Rio de Janeiro, the Havana Christ has more pronounced facial features. Indeed, his lips are fuller and his eyes more slanted. In addition, it is not only the face of the statue that is atypical, its posture is just as original. Instead of having his arms outstretched, Christ of Havana has one hand on his chest and the other raised as if blessing the city at his feet. As for the structure of the statue, it is composed of marble, steel and concrete blocks. The whole forms a magnificent masterpiece that has survived since December 24, 1958.

The Basilica of San Francisco, an architectural marvel

For you, architecture lovers, going to the Basilica of San Francisco is highly recommended during your trip to Cuba. It is a monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, located in the district of Old Havana. Because of numerous reconstructions, the style of this place of worship was modified to adopt a baroque architecture. In addition the façade of this basilica has 3 statues, namely those of St. Francis of Assisi, the Virgin Mary and Dominic Núñez de Guzman. Regarding the interior of the building, it is composed of a nave divided into 3 vessels. The whole is supported by 12 imposing columns supposed to represent the 12 apostles. As for the tower, it has 3 levels that reach 42 m high in total. For information, this tower was, for several years, higher than the rest of the city.