The Malecon is the famous promenade and attracts locals and tourists
There is no other place that shows more the soul of Havana
This 7 km.
long seaside promenade runs along historic parts of the city, the colonial
center (Habana Vieja) and along the boring Russian
apartments in Vedado
The
boulevard is a summary of Havana `s history
There are a lot of very beautiful buildings along the Malecon
Unfortunately they are often in poor condition or faded by the sun and the salt of the sea
For the residents of Havana the Malecon is tradition and important for the people with the Sant Aria faith
They throw offerings into the sea for Yemaya gods
The Malecon is a meeting place for young people
There is flirting, playing music, swimming and children playing games between the rocks
Others come here to catch their daily fish for dinner
Fortunately, more and more buildings are restored
Specifically at sunset the old buildings get a magical color as the sun shines
When visiting Havana you should definitely take a walk on the Malecon
The Caryatids building is one of the main buildings at the beginning
of the Malecon
Built in the twentieth century and recently restored
Under the porch you see women in Art Deco style
Furthermore, you also see many buildings with Moorish motifs
At rough weather the waves hit meters high over the balustrade
Unfortunately, every year curious tourists on the quay rinsed into the sea
The history of the Malecon
On November 4, 1901 the U.S. authorities, who had conquered Cuba, began the work on the Malecon
A tree decorated promenade had to start at the Castillo de la Punta where access to the bay is the narrowest
Strong winds, frequent hurricanes and rough seas changed the plans
The American architect Mead and Frenchman Jean Forestier developed a better plan
In Habana Vieja (Old Havana) they built hotels and cafe `s
Beach facilities were constructed in Miramar
It was the road between the old and new part of Havana
Further away from the old town is the promenade along the modern skyscraper with the Vedado Hotel Havana Libre as eyecatcher
Vedado
Hotel Nacional
Furthermore, you see the Monument to the Victims of Maine, Hotel Nacional and the Tribuna Anti - Imperialista located in the front yard
of the American embassy
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