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  • Jeremy John
  • May 21, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Architecture, Cuba, Havana, Havana Centro, Old Havana, Photography
El Capitolio: Ten fun facts about Havana's most photographed building

El Capitolio: Ten fun facts about Havana's most photographed building

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

Classic images of Havana usually involve vintage North American cars driving along old backstreets, perhaps with a musical instrument or someone smoking a cigar in the background. If the photographer or the artist decides to choose an iconic building to feature in the backdrop, they usually go for El Capitolio. Its enormous dome is iconic, marking the Havana skyline like St Paul’s Cathedral marks London or St Peter’s Basilica marks Rome.


  • Jeremy John
  • May 21, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Architecture, Cuba, Havana, Photography
Ten fun facts about Cristo de La Habana

Ten fun facts about Cristo de La Habana

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

When it comes to colossal outdoor statues of Jesus Christ, Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer is often the first one that springs to mind. But Havana’s own version, "Cristo de La Habana" (literally: "Christ of Havana"), is not to be missed. In fact, when you are visiting Havana it is nearly impossible to miss it, as it stands majestically on the hilltop looking down upon the city from across the bay.


  • Jeremy John
  • May 27, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Bars, Cocktails, Cuba, Havana, Hemingway
Fun facts about Ten superb bars in Havana to sip cocktails and socialise not visited by Hemingway

Fun facts about Ten superb bars in Havana to sip cocktails and socialise not visited by Hemingway

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

When it comes to going out, Havana has it all. A unique place to dance and drink the night away, Havana’s bars give so many reasons to celebrate being alive. Whether you feel like relaxing or getting energised, there really is something for everyone.



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Why Cuba is the best holiday destination to escape to right now

Escaping to Caribbean warmth and sunkissed beaches in Cuba is not only possible but one of the safest tropical dreams that you can make come true now, right now, even amid COVID-19 restrictions. Included in the UK travel corridor and supported by a number of airlines and hotel chains guaranteeing the safety of travellers with a set of sanitary measures, here we illustrate the ways that a Cuba holiday right now is among the best decisions you could make.

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The Father of the Homeland - Ten fun facts about Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

During your stay in Cuba, you're bound to see the name 'Cespedes', be it on a street name, a park or a building. Find out more about this Cuban national hero.

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Was The Queen's Gambit inspired by Cuba's Maria Teresa Mora?

The new series about a chess prodigy has got people discussing which women chess players might have influenced the story. Could it have been a Cuban? Read on to find out.

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Cuba: A Sweet Potato Paradise! Seven Fun Facts

Sweet potatoes have become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years. Sales have been rising alongside trends in healthy eating and plant-based diets. In Cuba, sweet potatoes have been grown and eaten for millennia and can be found across the island, everywhere from restaurants to food markets.