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Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion) vs Castillo de la Real Fuerza

Museum of the Revolution and Castillo de la Real Fuerza are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Museum of the Revolution ranks significantly better than Castillo de la Real Fuerza. Museum of the Revolution ranks #1 in Havana with recommendations from 5 reviews including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
9 / 10
Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600 , Cuba
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Cuba's history in copious detail, with an emphasis on its independence and revolutionary struggles." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The marble staircase and the magnificent upstairs ceiling mural tell one story while galleries... from colonial times to the present, tell another;." Full review
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This museum resides in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913 and 1920 and used by a string of cash-embezzling Cuban presidents." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The museum explains, chronologically, the story of Fidel Castro's overthrowing of the Batista government and the post 1959 Cuba and its relationship with the United States. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Next door to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Cuban Section), the former presidential palace housing this museum dates from 1913, with interior décor sourced from Tiffany's in New York." Full review
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
8 / 10
Plaza de Armas, e/Calle O'Reilly y Av. del Puerto (Calle Desamparado/San Pedro), Havana, Cuba
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The castle is ringed by an impressive moat and today shelters the Museo de Navegación." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Topped by the famous Giraldilla (Weathervane)... Havana's favorite symbol—it's even on the Havana Club rum label." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Northeast of Plaza de Armas stands the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, Havana's oldest fortress built in 1558. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This well-preserved, 16th-century fort sits within a broad cloverleaf moat." Full review