Plaza de Armas

The Plaza de Armas is one of Havana’s prettier squares, and the only one located in Havana Vieja that has a garden in the center. The square is surrounded by restored colonial architecture and on one side you can find the Museo de la Ciudad. Most days, the square is taken over by a book market. The square has a pleasant ambience, but you can expect to be bothered by those selling their wares nonetheless. Uniquely, while three sides of the square are surrounded by stone walkway, the fourth side has a road made of wood that has to be replaced with some frequency.

Location:
Havana Vieja, Havana, Cuba

City Plaza

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

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Created: 11 May 2009

Updated: 11 May 2009