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Plaza de la Catedral vs Acuario Nacional

Both are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Plaza de la Catedral ranks significantly better than Acuario Nacional. Plaza de la Catedral scores 91 with approval from 4 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Plaza de la Catedral
Plaza de la Catedral
8 / 10
| Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Stroll along the broad second-floor interior veranda overlooking the lush central courtyard, with its white marble statue of Christopher Columbus." Full review
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Don't miss the Throne Room, with... an array of treasures, and plush throne built for use by Spain's visiting monarchs.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The square that surrounds and is named for the Catedral de la Habana is one of La Habana Vieja's most beautiful spots." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Habana Vieja's most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque with all the surrounding buildings, including the city's beguiling asymmetrical cathedral." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The historical soul of Havana can be strongly felt in Plaza de la Catedral, a small enclosed square dominated by the city's cathedral." Full review
Acuario Nacional
Acuario Nacional
8 / 10
Avenida 3ra, esq. 62, Havana, Cuba
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Learn about many of Cuba's 900 species of fish." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A variety of tanks and pools re-create all the major water habitats of Cuba, and sea lion and dolphin shows are presented throughout the day. There are a couple of simple cafeteria-style restaurants" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Gets legions of annual visitors, particularly since its 2002 revamp." Full review