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Castillo de la Real Fuerza vs Old Square (Plaza Vieja)
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Castillo de la Real Fuerza ranks slightly higher than Old Square. Castillo de la Real Fuerza comes in at #7 in Havana with praise from 4 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Plaza de Armas, e/Calle O'Reilly y Av. del Puerto (Calle Desamparado/San Pedro), Havana, Cuba
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The castle is ringed by an impressive moat and today shelters the Museo de Navegación."
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Fodor's
"Topped by the famous Giraldilla (Weathervane)... Havana's favorite symbol—it's even on the Havana Club rum label."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Northeast of Plaza de Armas stands the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, Havana's oldest fortress built in 1558. "
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Frommer's
"This well-preserved, 16th-century fort sits within a broad cloverleaf moat."
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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."
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Fodor's
"The square's surrounding structures vary wildly in condition, though all of them are noteworthy."
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Don't miss the splendid view west down Calle Brasil (Teniente Rey) to the Capitolio.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Havana's most architecturally eclectic square, where Cuban baroque nestles seamlessly next to Gaudí-inspired art nouveau."
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