Castle del Príncipe, Havana

Name: Castle del Príncipe
Address: Havana, Cuba

#100 among attractions in Havana

Forts and castles, Unesco

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The Castillo del Príncipe is a military fort located in the Loma de Aróstegui, in Havana, Cuba. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other historic sites in Old Havana, because of the city's importance in the European conquest of the New World, its fortifications, and its unique architecture. ()

Local name: Castillo del Príncipe Unesco: from 1982Area: 27.68 acres (0.0432 mi²)Coordinates: 23°7'51"N, 82°23'10"W

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Plaza de la Revolución (El Vedado)Havana Cuba

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Castle del Príncipe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Estadio Latinoamericano, Colon Cemetery, John Lennon Park.

0.5 miS
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
14 min walk • The José Martí Memorial stands as a tribute to Cuba's national hero and one of Latin America's most influential literary figures, José Martí. Situated in Havana's iconic Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución), the monument is an imposing structure that...
1.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
27 min walk • The Estadio Latinoamericano stands as a monument to the passion for baseball in Havana, Cuba. Known as "The Colossus of Cerro," this iconic sports venue is the largest stadium in Cuba and one of the most important in Latin America.
1 miSW
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
25 min walk • The Colon Cemetery, also known as Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón, is a historical and architectural treasure situated in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba. Established in 1876, this cemetery is one of the largest in the world, covering 140 acres of land.
0.9 miW
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
23 min walk • John Lennon Park, an oasis of tranquility in the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba, stands as a tribute to the legendary Beatles member and peace activist. In the bustling district of Vedado, this serene park offers a space for reflection amidst the city's lively atmosphere.
~1990 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
10 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
0.9 miN
Art Deco architecture
López Serrano Building, Havana
24 min walk • The López Serrano Building was the tallest residential building in Cuba until the construction of the FOCSA in 1956.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
13 min walk • The Napoleon Museum in Havana, Cuba houses one of the most important collections from the 18th and 19th centuries preserved in the Western hemisphere. The museum is on San Miguel Street, between Ronda and Mazón, on one side of the University of Havana.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana
16 min walk • The Museum of Decorative Arts, at 17th and E streets in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba is a decorative arts museum in the former residence of the María Luisa Gómez-Mena viuda de Cagiga, Countess of Revilla de Camargo, sister of José Gómez-Mena Vila, the owner of the Manzana de Gómez.
0.4 miNW
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
12 min walk • Vedado is a central business district and urban neighborhood in the city of Havana, Cuba. Bordered on the east by Calzada de Infanta and Central Havana, and on the west by the Alemendares River and Miramar / Playa district, Vedado is a more modern part of the city than the areas...
0.7 miNE
Street
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
19 min walk • The Edificio del Seguro Médico is a commercial building in El Vedado, Havana. Built between 1955 and 1958, it was designed as a mixed use building for apartments and offices for the headquarters of the National Medical Insurance Company by Antonio Quintana Simonetti.
0.8 miN
Synagogue
Beth Shalom Temple, Havana
21 min walk • Temple Beth Shalom, built in 1952, is a synagogue located in the Vedado neighbourhood of downtown Havana. In 1981, much of the original building was sold to the state, and was then turned into the Bertolt Brecht Cultural Center, including a theatre, a music venue, a gallery and a bar.

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Which popular attractions are close to Castle del Príncipe?

Nearby attractions include Cuban pine forests, Havana (6 min walk), Parque Martin Luther King, Havana (9 min walk), University of Havana, Havana (9 min walk), National Theatre of Cuba, Havana (10 min walk).

How to get to Castle del Príncipe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle del Príncipe:

Bus

Colectivo Luyanó (5 min walk)
Hospital Fajardo • Lines: 34, 8, A33 (6 min walk)

Train

Estacion 19 de Noviembre (29 min walk)