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Plaza de la Revolución

Huge square dominated by a statue and monument of Jose Marti and the iconic image of Che Guevara adorning the Ministry of the Interior. Arrive either early or late, as it is often swamped by tourists and gets very hot during the day.

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National Theater
Teatro Nacional de Cuba
Come here for concerts, the Ballet Nacional de Cuba and teatre. Functions are held irregularly. Beware of scams as ushers try to sell you the same ticket for up to ~US$25 shortly before the function starts (and only paying the nationals price). Instead go to the box office to get it for the official price.
foreigners ~US$10
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Colon Cemetery
Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón
One of the great historical cemeteries of the world, important in both historical and architectural terms. It's not possible to see much from behind the fence.
~US$5 for foreigners
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Lennon Park
Parque Lennon
Features the only statue of a western musician in Havana. Notable for the regularly stolen (and replaced) eyeglasses.
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Coppelia Ice Cream parlour
Heladería Coppelia
Practically a Cuban institution with people waiting up to an hour to get a seat.
Open now · open 24 hours