Radiocentro CMQ Building, Havana

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The Radiocentro CMQ Building complex is a former radio and television production facility and office building at the intersection of Calle L and La Rampa in El Vedado, Cuba. It was modeled after Raymond Hood's 1933 Rockefeller Center in New York City. With 1,650 seats, the theater first opened on December 23, 1947 under the name Teatro Warner Radiocentro, it was owned by brothers Goar and Abel Mestre. Today the building serves as the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Radio and Television. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 23°8'24"N, 82°22'60"W

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Plaza de la Revolución (El Vedado)Havana Cuba

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Radiocentro CMQ Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: José Martí Memorial, Colon Cemetery, John Lennon Park, National Theatre of Cuba.

1.2 miS
Museum, Memorial site
José Martí Memorial, Havana
31 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 miSW
Landmark cemetery with grand and memorials
Colon Cemetery, Havana
39 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.
1.2 miSW
Park
John Lennon Park, Havana
31 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 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Cuba, Havana
27 min walk • The Teatro Nacional de Cuba is a theatre building in Havana, Cuba, on Plaza de la Revolución.
0.4 miNW
Art Deco architecture
López Serrano Building, Havana
10 min walk • The López Serrano Building was the tallest residential building in Cuba until the construction of the FOCSA in 1956.
~1880 ftN
Memorial
José Martí, Havana
10 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.
0.8 miE
Street, Modernist architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Barrio de San Lázaro, Havana
20 min walk • Barrio de San Lázaro is one of the first neighbourhoods in Havana, Cuba. It initially occupied the area bounded by Calle Infanta to the west, Calle Zanja to the south, Calle Belascoáin to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the north, forming the western edge of Centro Habana.
~1660 ftSE
Museum
Napoleon Museum, Havana
8 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 miW
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.
0.7 miSW
Gay village
Vedado, Havana
19 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...
~620 ftE
Street
Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana
4 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 Radiocentro CMQ Building?

Nearby attractions include Edificio del Seguro Médico, Havana (4 min walk), FOCSA Building, Havana (6 min walk), Napoleon Museum, Havana (8 min walk), Monument to the Victims of the USS Maine, Havana (9 min walk).

How to get to Radiocentro CMQ Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Radiocentro CMQ Building:

Bus

Hotel Habana Libre • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)
Parque Quijote • Lines: 174 (5 min walk)