Vedado, Havana

Name: Vedado
Address: Havana, Cuba

#53 among attractions in Havana

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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 to the east, developed in the first half of the 20th century, during the Republic period. In 2016 it was described by one commentator as the city's "most affluent" section. The main street running east to west is Calle 23, also known as "La Rampa". The northern edge of the district is the waterfront seawall known as the Malecón, a famous and popular place for social gatherings in the city. The area popularly referred to as 'Vedado' consists of the wards of Vedado, Rampa, Vedado-Malecón and Carmelo, all in the municipality of Plaza de la Revolución. ()

Local name: El Vedado Coordinates: 23°8'1"N, 82°23'33"W

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Plaza de la Revolución (El Vedado)Havana Cuba

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Vedado – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
21 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...
1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
38 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.
0.8 miSW
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
21 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.
0.5 miW
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
16 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
0.8 miNE
Art Deco architecture
López Serrano Building, Havana
21 min walk • The López Serrano Building was the tallest residential building in Cuba until the construction of the FOCSA in 1956.
0.9 miNE
Memorial
José Martí, Havana
25 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.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Espada Cemetery, Havana
24 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.
0.8 miE
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
20 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.
~1390 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana
7 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.
0.8 miNE
Street
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vedado?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Decorative Arts, Havana (7 min walk), Centro Hebreo Sefaradi, Havana (8 min walk), Castle del Príncipe, Havana (12 min walk), John Lennon Park, Havana (13 min walk).

How to get to Vedado by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vedado:

Bus

Parada 23 y Paseo • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
bus 27 via vedado • Lines: A27 (7 min walk)