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Plaza de la Catedral vs El Malecon

Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, El Malecon scores slightly higher than Plaza de la Catedral. El Malecon scores 94 with endorsements from 6 sources such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

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
El Malecon
El Malecon
8 / 10
Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Still has its charms. As it faces north, it offers spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"No trip to Havana is complete without at least some time spent strolling and lingering along the Malecón." Full review
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