Gran Teatro de La Habana
What the experts agree on
This stunning 19th-century theater shines after its 2015 renovation. Catch a ballet or opera to fully appreciate the ornate interior and grand staircase, or book a guided tour at the box office to explore this Parque Central gem.
“The best way to admire the magnificent interior of the this theatre and its staircase is to go to a performance here, either an opera or a ballet by the Cuban national ballet.”
– Michelin Guide
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"Still standing the test of time, the theater was renovated in 2015 and now sparkles afresh from its perch in Parque Central. Ask about guided tours at the box office." Full review
"A fragment of this 19th-century jail has been preserved as the Cárcel José Martí, commemorating the national hero's 1869–70 incarceration here."