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Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion) vs Plaza de la Catedral

Both are endorsed by writers. On balance, Museum of the Revolution is preferred by most writers compared to Plaza de la Catedral. Museum of the Revolution ranks #1 in Havana with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
9 / 10
Calle Refugio 1, entre Monserrate y Zulueta, Havana 10600 , Cuba
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Cuba's history in copious detail, with an emphasis on its independence and revolutionary struggles." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The marble staircase and the magnificent upstairs ceiling mural tell one story while galleries... from colonial times to the present, tell another;." Full review
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Don't miss Cretin's Corner for a look at some familiar faces.
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Afar Magazine 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. " Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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