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Old Square (Plaza Vieja) vs El Capitolio
Both El Capitolio and Old Square are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, El Capitolio ranks slightly better than Old Square. El Capitolio comes in at 86 with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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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El Capitolio
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
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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