Plaza del Vapor, Havana

#56 among attractions in Havana

Street, Neoclassical architecture

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The Plaza del Vapor was a covered market in Havana. Its name derives from its builder Francisco Martí who was the impresario of the Tacón Theatre and who had a monopoly of fish in the city. Martí had an image in his office of the ship El Neptuno, the first vapor that made regular round trips between Havana and Matanzas. "It was the image of that ship that ended up naming the building." From the Plaza del Vapor, Martí sold 50% of all the lottery tickets. in Cuba. ()

Coordinates: 23°7'59"N, 82°21'45"W

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Centro HabanaHavana Cuba

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Plaza del Vapor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miNE
Grand museum with historical exhibits
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~1750 ftNE
Ornate 19th-century concert hall
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~1740 ftNE
Neoclassical architecture, Modernist architecture, Nightlife
Havana Plan Piloto, Havana
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1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Latinoamericano, Havana
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0.5 miNE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
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0.6 miNE
Expansive collection of Cuban artworks
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana
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0.8 miNE
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0.6 miNE
Commemorative site with Castro's boat
Granma Yacht, Havana
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0.8 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place, Square
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0.5 miNE
Architecture
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0.4 miNE
Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza del Vapor?

Nearby attractions include Palacio Central de Computación, Havana (3 min walk), Depósito del Automóvil, Havana (4 min walk), Parque de la Fraternidad, Havana (6 min walk), Fuente de la India, Havana (7 min walk).

How to get to Plaza del Vapor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza del Vapor:

Bus

P12 (1 min walk)
P13-Santiago • Lines: A5 (3 min walk)

Train

Central Railway Station (14 min walk)
Terminal La Coubre (18 min walk)