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Strolling Alon The City's Soul

 

The "Malecon", or the sea wall along the north coast to Havana, is an absolute must-see place for all visitors coming to Cuba. It is engraved in Cubans' mind and sometimes referred to as the soul of the city. 1. Start near the Parque Central in Old Havana at the beautiful 10-block long shaded promenade named the Paseo del Prado. Completed in 1852, the Prado connects Parque Central and Havana Harbor and is a pedestrian space and park where many locals pass their free time. 2. Reach the end of the Prado and visit the Fortress of San Salvador de la Punta located at the entrance of the Old Havana. The Fortress holds the Museum of Maritime and Submarine Archeology. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30 for an entrance fee of $CUC 3.00. 3. Walking southwest starts the malecon. A 10 km long avenue with a capricious design parallel to the irregular coastline. For many, the place is considered the true pulse of the city, a loyal reflection of its inhabitants' lives, loves, games, sadness and meetings...

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