Old Havana and its Fortification System
UNESCO Map
Description: Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spanish. By the 17th century, it had become one of the Caribbean's main centres for ship-building. Although it is today a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants, its old centre retains an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments, and a homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards.
Date inscribed: 1982.0
Area in hectares: 238,7
Category specified: Cultural
State: Cuba
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uv5FVJb-iA