Havana Further Distractions
Built by the Spanish in the 16th century, this military fort at the entrance to the harbour offered Havana protection from enemy ships and pirates. The fort contains a collection of old weapons including a huge catapult and the first office of Commander Ernesto Che Guevara after the triumph of the revolution. Today it's a museum with plenty of photographs and Che's personal belongings. Every evening at 2100 a cannon is fired across the bay.
Parque Histórico Militar El Morro-La Cabaña
Carretera de la Cabaña, Habana del Este
Tel: (7) 863 4950.
Opening hours: Daily 0800-2200.
Admission charge.
Cigar Factories
Ever wonder how all those world famous cigars are made? Find out during a cigar factory tour, where every step of the process (from hand selecting the very best outer leaves to slipping on the bands) is explained by energetic docents. Here, cigars are still rolled by hand and you may be lucky enough to catch the age old tradition of someone reading to the workers while they roll the world's best. Tours are currently available at Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás, one of Cuba's oldest factories. Real Fábrica de Tabacos La Corona is currently being restored, but will resume offering tours soon. Both have on-site shops.
Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás
Calle Industria 520, Centro Habana
Tel: (7) 862 0086.
Opening hours: Daily 0800-1500. Tours Mon-Sat 0900-1500.
Admission charge.
Real Fábrica de Tabacos La Corona
Calle Agramonte 106, between Colón & Refugio, Centro Habana
Tel: (7) 878 5166.
Opening hours: Daily 0900-1500.
Admission charge.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts)
The collection of the Museum of Fine Arts is housed in two separate buildings, both very close to Parque Central. The Colección de Arte Universal (international collection) is housed in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, and has a wide collection of Asian, Italian, Greek, Latin and North American art, while the Colección de Arte Cubano (Cuban collection) offers the world's best collection of Cuban art. Unique, unforgettable concerts are held in the intimate theatre here.
Colección de Arte Universal
Calle San Rafael between Zulueta & Monserrate, Habana Vieja
Colección de Arte Cubano
Calle Trocadero between Zulueta & Monserrate, Habana Vieja
Tel: (7) 861 5777 or 862 0140.
Website: www.museonacional.cult.cu
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1000-1400.
Admission charge.
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