Though the legendary leader Fidel Castro passed away after governing for 47 years and becoming the longest ruling leader in the world, yet there are several other reasons to visit Cuba. Almost everyone who visits Cuba mentions the difficulty of defining this unique country with a single word.

Nevertheless, “Colorful and free Cuba” would be a good phrase to start. Because your view of life will start to change at the moment you step in, you’ll see the colors you’ve never seen before and this will strongly sweeten you up. Colorful streets, classic American cars from the 60’s, buildings painted with pastel colors, gorgeous women with cigars and great music might cheer you up in any moment and place. These are not the only amusements of this country that is full of unique scenes. Cuba is one of the rare countries governed under socialist system. In this system which was established by the struggles of many passed away founders, the education, health and sheltering are served for everyone free of charge on a high quality level.

Country is known with its superior health and education systems. Cuba is very well advanced in medicine in particular. Highly skilled doctors are being trained and pioneering authentic methods in the country. As a result of equal and free education including higher education, literacy rate in the country reached 95 percent. Besides, it is almost impossible to see a child in the streets rambling, begging or working since they all stay at school. Another admiring practice is that the staple foods are given away to the citizens. The state gives away sufficient amount of rice, meat, salt, sugar, flour and eggs to the citizens each month.

Another give away by the state is 1 liter of milk per children up to the age of seven. There are many things to be told about this beautiful country besides there are plenty of places to visit in the capital of the country, Habana. Thus it’s time to dive into the streets… Maybe the best thing to do in this mesmerizing country is to roam through the streets step by step. Therefore, we strongly recommend you to discover the city on foot. We compiled the sightseeing locations of the country with its squares, museums and vintage texture which will glamourize you…

PLAZA DE LA CATEDRAL

Cathedral Square could be a nice start for your first day in Habana. Although there are horse and buggy options around we suggest walking. The name of the cathedral in the square is San Cristobal de la Habana.

PLAZA DE LA CATEDRAL

One of the most beautiful squares in Habana is Armas and it’s full of cafes, musicians and bookstores. El Templete, a historic temple can also be visited here. The Castle, Castillo de la Real Fuerza, can be accessed easily from here. Palacio de los Capitanes Generales in Armas nowadays hosts the Habana City Museum. Even if you won’t step inside you should take a glance at the yard.

MALECON

Malecon is the 8 km long coast of Habana. Especially in the evenings youngsters rush to take a seat on the seaside and chat. Statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk can be visited in Malecon on a location close to Plaza Armas.

PLAZA DE LA REVOLUCION

One of the first destinations that comes into mind in Habana is the Revolution Square to visit. Silhouettes of Ernesto Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos and the monument of Jose Marti, all the symbols of revolution, are all worthseeing.

CASA MUSEO DE ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Another destination you can visit is the house in which Ernest Hemingway spent his days in Cuba. This house where he finished his book “The old man and the sea” can be visited as identical as Hemingway left it.