John Lennon Park, Havana

Name: John Lennon Park
Address: Calle 17, Havana, Cuba

#24 among attractions in Havana

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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.

The centerpiece of John Lennon Park is a life-size bronze statue of John Lennon, seated casually on a park bench, inviting visitors to sit beside him. Unveiled in 2000 by Cuban President Fidel Castro, the statue commemorates Lennon's influence on Cuban music and culture. It has become a popular spot for both locals and tourists to take photographs and pay homage to the iconic musician.

The park is shaded by lush trees and dotted with well-manicured flower beds, providing a perfect setting for a relaxing stroll or a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle of Havana. The park's relaxed ambiance is further accentuated by the subtle presence of the lyrics of Lennon's songs, which can occasionally be heard from nearby speakers.

John Lennon Park is not only a place to honor the memory of a music legend but also serves as a venue for cultural events. It has hosted concerts and gatherings, fostering a sense of community and an appreciation for the arts within the city.

Local name: Parque John Lennon Created: 2000Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 23°7'55"N, 82°23'60"W

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Calle 17Plaza de la Revolución (El Vedado)Havana Cuba

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John Lennon Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Colon Cemetery, National Theatre of Cuba, López Serrano Building.

1 miSE
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
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0.6 miS
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
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0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
22 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
1.2 miNE
Art Deco architecture
López Serrano Building, Havana
30 min walk • The López Serrano Building was the tallest residential building in Cuba until the construction of the FOCSA in 1956.
1.4 miNE
Memorial
José Martí, Havana
35 min walk • The José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform is a public event venue located in the Plaza de la Dignidad, across the street from the Embassy of the United States in Havana. It was opened in April 2000.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Espada Cemetery, Havana
19 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.
1.2 miE
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
32 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 miNE
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.
0.5 miE
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
13 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...
1.3 miNE
Street
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
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1 miNE
Synagogue
Beth Shalom Temple, Havana
25 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 John Lennon Park?

Nearby attractions include Vedado, Havana (13 min walk), Hubert de Blanck Theater, Havana (13 min walk), Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana (16 min walk), Colon Cemetery, Havana (16 min walk).

How to get to John Lennon Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to John Lennon Park:

Bus

27 vía vedado • Lines: A27, A44 (3 min walk)
bus 27 • Lines: 34, A27, A33 (5 min walk)

Train

Estacion 19 de Noviembre (32 min walk)