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Old Square (Plaza Vieja) vs Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Museum of the Revolution and Old Square are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Museum of the Revolution ranks significantly better than Old Square. Museum of the Revolution has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 5 reviews like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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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Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600 , Cuba
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Frommer's
"Cuba's history in copious detail, with an emphasis on its independence and revolutionary struggles."
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Fodor's
"The marble staircase and the magnificent upstairs ceiling mural tell one story while galleries... from colonial times to the present, tell another;."
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Don't miss Cretin's Corner for a look at some familiar faces.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This museum resides in the former Presidential Palace, constructed between 1913 and 1920 and used by a string of cash-embezzling Cuban presidents."
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Afar Magazine
"The museum explains, chronologically, the story of Fidel Castro's overthrowing of the Batista government and the post 1959 Cuba and its relationship with the United States. "
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Next door to the National Museum of Fine Arts (Cuban Section), the former presidential palace housing this museum dates from 1913, with interior décor sourced from Tiffany's in New York."
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