Havana
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Location
Province of Ciudad de la Habana

Country
Cuba

Year of Research
1982

Culture
  • It was established in 1519 by the Spanish.In 17th century, it had become one of the Caribbean's main centers for ship-building.
  • At present it is a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants and its old centre stays as an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments. It has a homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards.