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Plaza de la Catedral vs Old Square (Plaza Vieja)
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Plaza de la Catedral ranks significantly better than Old Square. Plaza de la Catedral is ranked #3 in Havana with praise from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Plaza de la Catedral
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
| Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
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Frommer's
"Stroll along the broad second-floor interior veranda overlooking the lush central courtyard, with its white marble statue of Christopher Columbus."
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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
"The square that surrounds and is named for the Catedral de la Habana is one of La Habana Vieja's most beautiful spots."
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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."
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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."
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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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i
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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