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Old Square (Plaza Vieja) vs El Malecon
Both Old Square and El Malecon are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, El Malecon scores significantly better than Old Square. El Malecon is ranked #2 in Havana with praise from 6 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Old Square (Plaza Vieja)
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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 Malecon
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
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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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