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Plaza de la Catedral vs Castillo de la Real Fuerza

Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Plaza de la Catedral ranks significantly higher than Castillo de la Real Fuerza. Plaza de la Catedral scores 91 with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

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
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