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Camera Obscura

Corner of Plaza Vieja, Havana, Cuba
Ranked #6 of 85 attractions in Havana
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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You can see whole Havana from heights through that Russian Submarine camera! The guy who is leading this 'excursion' is very enthusiastic and involving More

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Newcastle, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The old school technology alone is worth a visit. the view over Plaza Vieja and the skyline is a bonus. Great value. It only takes 30 mins to see both. In the morning the sun is behind the viewer when looking at the majority of the Havana skyline. In the afternoon, the setting sun will be behind the skyline and... More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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The bi-lingual guided tour of Havana via the mesmerizing camera obscura was excellent. I told the guide to bring his skills to the passive camera obscura in Greenwich, London! More

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Santa Barbara, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

For travelers who have not had a camera obscura experience it is worth the trip. For me the best part was the views of the city of Havana from the roof top of the building while waiting to enter the camera obscura. There is a total panaramic view from here and in real life, not the dimly lit images and... More

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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Personally I love this old-skool technology – it can make even the most mundane goings-on appear interesting and utterly captivating. It's a fantastic way to view the capital and can highlight locations to go and see. Tours are in english and spanish. More

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New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I'm a photographer and this is a marvelous way to get an unusual view of the city More

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Montpelier, Vermont
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Take the elevator up and the stairs down...the Camera Obscura itself is a marvel, the guide well informed, and the view from the outdoor rooftop more than worth the price of admission. More

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scotland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This is a great idea we saw so much from the camera that we did not find on the ground, a bit high though. More

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Chilliwack, BC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

A view of the whole city with explanations of what we were seeing More

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This was well worth the 2 CUC fee. Go on a fine day and see if there is a tour in your favorite language. The view from the roof itself is fine, and sometimes there is a little refreshment stand open. I wish there were more technical information and history about the instrument itself. There are very few of these... More

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