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Plaza de Armas

Havana, Cuba
Ranked #5 of 85 attractions in Havana
4.5 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Geneva, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

This is a nice place to have your dinner but you will notice that there are many Cubans around... We tried La Mina and the food was good! More

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Powell River, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

It seems to me that many reviewers prefer La Plaza Vieja, but my husband and I definitely preferred Plaza de Armas. There is some greenery and shady places here to sit and people watch, as well as cafes to sit and watch the world go buy. This is also the place to come to look at what different street vendors... More

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Las Vegas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Near the harbor and a great place to sit and people watch.... More

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West Midlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

If you want books, although mainly in Spanish and a good variety of stamps, or for gegeral memorabilia, it's worth a visit. The stall holders are very pleasant, sometimes elderly ladies. More

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Naples, Florida
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This plaza is a book collector's dream! I enjoyed looking t the racks upon reacks of modern and ancient texts, in many languages, mostly gently worn. there were some intersting artifacts and buttons for sale as well. More

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Oswiecim, Poland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

There you can buy very old books Ex. National Geographic magazine from 1940 year. 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

Come here and see the tranquility, the wooden cobbles, conversations with the book vendors, and if you're thirsty visit Pedro in the Casa del Agua La Tinaja! More

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Philadelphia, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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MY son wanted some cuban vinyl records and to my surprise, among the book stands, there they were. In my best Spanish I asked the vendor for the best classic cuban records and she selected 2 which I purchased for 10 CUC trusting her guidance. She chose well and my son was thrilled. More

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Kelowna, B.C. Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

City museum is here and very worthwhile. Lots of cafes for relaxation. More

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Israel
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The square is the usual colonial assortment of buildings, on Saturday there will be some live performers, always nice to sit in the afternoon for a mojhito and cool down a bit More

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