Instituto Superior de Arte, Havana

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The University of Arts of Cuba / Instituto Superior de Arte was established on September 1, 1976, by the Cuban government as a school for the arts. Its original structure had three schools: Music, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 23°5'26"N, 82°26'51"W

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1110 Calle 120PlayaHavana Cuba

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Nearby attractions include: Cabaret Tropicana, José Martí Memorial, Colon Cemetery, John Lennon Park.

1.8 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Cabaret Tropicana, Havana
47 min walk • Cabaret Tropicana, a dazzling night club in Havana, Cuba, stands as a vibrant testament to the country's rich cultural history and its love affair with music and dance. Nestled under the stars amidst lush tropical foliage, this open-air venue has been captivating...
4.5 miNE
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
114 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...
3.8 miNE
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
98 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.
4.2 miNE
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
107 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.
1.1 miN
Church
Iglesia de Jesús de Miramar, Havana
29 min walk • Iglesia de Jesús de Miramar is the second largest church in Cuba. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana. It was begun in 1948 and inaugurated on May 28, 1953. It is constructed in the Romanesque-Byzantine style. Its architects were Eugenio Cosculluela y, Guido Sutter.
1.9 miNE
Aquarium, Zoo
Acuario Nacional, Havana
48 min walk • The Acuario Nacional de Cuba is an aquarium in Havana, Cuba established in 1960 to focus on "research and environmental education". Displays include those of coral and other tropical species, as well as a dolphinarium and sea lion shows.
2.1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Sans Souci Cabaret, Havana
55 min walk • The Sans Souci was a nightclub within a natural environment and located in the outskirts seven miles outside of Havana. It had a restaurant and floor shows nightly that attracted a great number of tourists.
4.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
115 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
3.8 miNE
Cemetery
Espada Cemetery, Havana
96 min walk • The Espada Cemetery was located in the Barrio of San Lazaro approximately a mile west of the city walls, near the cove of Juan Guillen and close to the San Lázaro Leper Hospital.
4.6 miNE
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
118 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...
3.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Karl Marx Theatre, Havana
83 min walk • The Karl Marx Theatre is a theatre in Havana, Cuba. It was originally known as the Teatro Blanquita, owned and built by Alfredo Hornedo, renamed to the Teatro Charles Chaplin following the Cuban Revolution of 1959, and finally received its current name in 1975.