Havana / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Havana
Havana’s waterfront, historic squares and broad promenades offer very different views of the Cuban capital. These eight ideas focus on public-facing landmarks and their surroundings.
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Malecón
The Malecón follows Havana’s northern waterfront. Compose along the sea wall and leave room for the horizon and the buildings beside the avenue.
Search Google MapsPlaza Vieja
Plaza Vieja is one of the historic squares of Habana Vieja. Include the open square and surrounding buildings in a wide composition.
Search Google MapsPlaza de la Catedral
The square and cathedral make an architectural pair. Photograph across the plaza to include the cathedral in its setting, then look for a close façade detail.
Search Google MapsPlaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas lies in the old city. Use the square as a foreground and pick one surrounding building as the anchor for a calmer composition.
Search Google MapsPlaza de San Francisco de Asís
This historic square takes its name from the Franciscan convent at one end. Give the architecture some breathing room by including the square itself.
Search Google MapsEl Capitolio
El Capitolio is a prominent building near the historic centre. From an appropriate public viewpoint, use a frontal frame to emphasize its symmetry.
Search Google MapsPaseo del Prado
The Paseo del Prado stretches towards the Malecón. Follow the line of the promenade with your camera, or isolate one of the lion sculptures mentioned by Cuba’s tourism office.
Search Google MapsParque Central
Parque Central sits by the Paseo del Prado. Try a composition that uses trees in the foreground and the surrounding city buildings as a backdrop.
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