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Old Square (Plaza Vieja)vsCallejon de Hamel
Both Old Square and Callejon de Hamel are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Callejon de Hamel ranks significantly better than Old Square. Callejon de Hamel is ranked #5 in Havana with endorsements from 6 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Atlas Obscura.
Old Square (Plaza Vieja)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
La Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba
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Frommer's "The restored center of colonial Havana and is distinguished by its fading baroque and neoclassical architecture." Full review
Fodor's "The square's surrounding structures vary wildly in condition, though all of them are noteworthy." Full review
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Don't miss the splendid view west down Calle Brasil (Teniente Rey) to the Capitolio.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Havana's most architecturally eclectic square, where Cuban baroque nestles seamlessly next to Gaudí-inspired art nouveau." Full review
Callejon de Hamel Frommer's Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Lonely Planet
Between Calles Espada and Aramburu, Havana, Cuba
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Frommer's "Nearly every inch of this narrow, 2-block-long alleyway is painted in bright colors, the work of painter Salvador González." Full review
Fodor's " Afro-Cuban music groups Rumbo Morena and Eroso Obba perform here every Sunday from noon to 3 pm, enthusiastically watched by locals and tourists alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "In spite of the heat, the young people of Callejon de Hamel give a lively performance for tips." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"One day in 1990, Salvador started to paint a friend's house and continued to paint the whole streets (with the neighbours' consent) to create this explosion of colour and extravagant forms. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Visitors interested in Afro-Cuban music, dance, and culture inevitably find their way to Callejón de Hamel, an alley in the Centro Habana neighborhood." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A colorful narrow alley in Cuba is full of street art and sculptures made of found objects. " Full review
Lonely Planet "An essential stop for anyone trying to understand Cuba’s complex syncretic religions." Full review
