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El Malecon vs El Capitolio
El Capitolio and El Malecon are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, El Malecon ranks significantly better than El Capitolio. El Malecon has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.
El Malecon
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Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba
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Fodor's
"Still has its charms. As it faces north, it offers spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset."
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Afar Magazine
"Once in a while you catch a shot that is completely unexpected - one of those rare occasions when everything plays out right, you snap, and you have a keeper."
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Afar Magazine
"At night, the Malecon turns into a social hotspot. Hundreds of locals gather at the seawall to hangout with their friends under the stars."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Running along the bay from Castillo San Salvador to Miramar, the Malecón (sea wall) forms a perfect arc standing over the sea."
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Frommer's
"No trip to Havana is complete without at least some time spent strolling and lingering along the Malecón."
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El Capitolio
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Paseo de Marti (Prado), Havana, Cuba
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Fodor's
"Havana's Capitolio was built in 1929 and is rich in iconography."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Since 1959 it has housed the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology."
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Frommer's
"A stunning architectural work of grand scale."
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