Casa De Africa, Havana

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Casa De Africa (address: 179 Obra Pía) is a place located in Havana (Ciudad de la Habana province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 46 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 23°8'19"N latitude and 82°21'2"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Casa De Africa is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Castillo de La Real Fuerza (bus, 6 min walk), Casablanca (train, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Palacio de los Capitanes Generales (hispanic colonial architecture, 3 min walk), Museum of the City (museum, 3 min walk), Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis (hispanic colonial architecture, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 23°8'19"N, 82°21'2"W

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179 Obra PíaLa Habana ViejaHavana Cuba

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Nearby attractions include: Museum of the Revolution, Gran Teatro de La Habana, Havana Cathedral, Havana Plan Piloto.

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Which popular attractions are close to Casa De Africa?

Nearby attractions include Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Havana (3 min walk), Museum of the City, Havana (3 min walk), Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, Havana (4 min walk), Royal Bank of Canada Building, Havana (4 min walk).

How to get to Casa De Africa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa De Africa:

Bus

Castillo de La Real Fuerza • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Muelle Caballeria • Lines: 15, 8, A27, A66, A68, P5 (6 min walk)

Train

Casablanca (12 min walk)
Central Railway Station (17 min walk)