La Habana Vieja (Old Havana) travel guide

Havana's central historical district retains much of the charming colonial architecture, which dates back to the Spanish occupation of the island.

The old city is the area with the greatest concentration of sites of interest and where most work is being done to restore buildings to their former glory. New museums, art galleries, hotels, restaurants and shops are opening all the time in renovated mansions or merchants’ houses. Several days can be spent strolling around the narrow streets or along the waterfront, stopping in bars and open air cafés to take in the atmosphere, although the nightlife is better in Vedado. Don’t forget to look up to the balconies; Habaneros live life in the open-air and balcony life is as full and intricate as street life.