Castillo de Atarés, Havana

#44 among attractions in Havana

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The Castillo de Santo Domingo de Atarés is a small hexagonal hilltop fort in Havana built in 1767. Work commenced in 1763, around the same time as initial work on Castillo del Príncipe. It is located on La loma de Soto above the harbour. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other historic sites in Old Havana, because of the city's importance in the European conquest of the New World, its fortifications, and its unique architecture. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.38 mi²Coordinates: 23°7'0"N, 82°22'0"W

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Nearby attractions include: Estadio Latinoamericano, Paula, La Alameda de Paula, Fuente de la India.

0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
16 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.
1.5 miNE
Church
Paula, Havana
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Havana, Cuba, stands the venerable Paula Church, a testament to the city's rich Catholic heritage and colonial history. This architectural gem, with its robust facade and majestic bell towers, has been a beacon of faith in the Cuban capital for...
1.6 miNE
Church
La Alameda de Paula, Havana
40 min walk • The Alameda de Paula is a promenade in Havana, Cuba, and was the first to be built in the city.
1.3 miNE
Park
Fuente de la India, Havana
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1.2 miN
Street, Neoclassical architecture
Plaza del Vapor, Havana
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1.1 miNW
Street, Neoclassical architecture
Paseo de Tacón, Havana
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1.1 miN
Museum
Depósito del Automóvil, Havana
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1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Havana, Havana
40 min walk • The University of Havana or is a university located in the Vedado district of Havana, the capital of the Republic of Cuba. Founded on January 5, 1728, the university is the oldest in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in the Americas.
1.2 miNW
Library
National Library José Martí, Havana
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1.3 miNW
Historical place
Plaza de la Revolución, Havana
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1.6 miNW
Forts and castles,
Castle del Príncipe, Havana
40 min walk • The Castillo del Príncipe is a military fort located in the Loma de Aróstegui, in Havana, Cuba. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other historic sites in Old Havana, because of the city's importance in the European conquest of the New World, its fortifications, and its unique architecture.