Capital city of the island nation of Cuba, Havana experienced many times of prosperity and economic lows, but the culture of art, music, literacy, dance and optimism has always been its backbone. Cuba was among the first islands explored by Christopher Columbus, at which time it was occupied by Native American Indians. The nation was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. The 20th century began with Cuba being occupied by the United States, and from 1902 to 1959, the country experienced a new era of development. Cuba’s relationship with the USSR grew stronger in the early 1960s and the United States enacted an embargo. This relationship ended with the break-up of the former Soviet Union in 1989. After this time, Cuba entered The Special Period with difficult times. Cuba and the United States restored diplomatic relations in July 2015. The city is buzzing with new energy and hope as changes with the American government making access easier. Exuberant architecture is a fantasy-like mixture of Neoclassical, Baroque, Colonial, Eclectic, Contemporary, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Modernism.
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Hotel Riviera
1957 perfectly preserved
Overlooking the Malecon in the Vedado district, the Riviera has changed little since it was built in 1957. The oversized lobby was conceived as a promenade with bridges and sunken areas leading to L’Elegante cocktail lounge, Copa Cabaret, Palacio de la Salsa club and L’Aiglon dining room. A cabana club, outdoor swimming pool and classic high-dive complement the amenities. The hotel was designed by Wayne McCallister and originally owned by Meyer Lanky who was inspired to build it after visiting the Riviera on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel Nacional
iconic lodging
Proudly standing on Taganana Hill over looking the Malecon in the Vedado district, Hotel Nacional de Cuba has been welcoming the world’s most famous visitors since 1930. The hotel was designed by the New York architectural firm McKim, Mead and White in an Art Deco, Spanish, Neoclassical and eclectic styles. Commodore de Agular and La Barraca are the Nacional’s formal dining rooms and lavish grounds, swimming pool, gardens and vistas add to the experience of Havana’s most famous hotel.
Hotel Inglaterra
location perfection
Ideally situated where Old Havana meets Central Havana, Colonial designed Hotel Inglaterra is the oldest hotel in Cuba dating to 1875. Gran Cafe el Louvre is a splendid outdoor cafe to enjoy a mojito overlooking Central Park. Changes may be coming to this hotel altering is character.
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