408 Prado St., on the corner of Neptuno St., Old Havana ,
Havana, Cuba
(+53) 78611010
About
Telegrafo
The Telégrafo Axel Hotel La Habana is located in the old and emblematic Hotel Telégrafo, founded in 1860 and relocated in 1888.
The establishment, completely refurbished in 2021, has a 4-star category and has 63 rooms, as well as the essential services of any Axel Hotel: Restaurant, Spa & Fitness, Lounge and Sky Baron the rooftop terrace, with swimming pool and solarium from where you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Axel and its heterofriendly philosophy.
Its privileged location makes the hotel one of the iconic landmarks of the always magical and warm Old Havana.
Paseo del Prado, Centro Habana, La Habana
La India Fountain
Fuente de La India (La India Fountain) is located in a circus in front of the El Capitolio and Saratoga Hotel, in the city of Havana. The fountain is made in Carrara marble and was sculpted by Giuseppe Gaggini in 1837 for the Count of Villanueva. This fountain represents a brilliant indigenous woman, adorned with a crown of eagle feathers, sitting on her throne, and surrounding by four dolphins whose tongues are fountain pouring water on four shells composing its base. She holds with her hand a defense with the crest of the city, and a horn-shaped basket filled with fruits. This sculptural work has been an inspiration for several poets, and also appearing in several fantastic tales.
Refugio No. 1 e/ Zulueta y Monserrate, Habana
Museum of the Revolution
Situated in the former Presidential Palace (1920-1960), the Museum of the Revolution is a colorful building of a large dome and a mixture of styles. A detailed panorama of the struggle undertaken by the Cuban people in order to obtain its freedom is available in its 38 rooms. Its outdoor areas feature the Granma Memorial, where visitors can see, protected by an enormous glass case, the boat on which Fidel Castro and more than eighty combatants returned to Cuba from exile in Mexico to recommence the fight for the country's independence.
Carretera de La Cabana, Habana del Este
Tres Reyes del Morro Castle
Perhaps the most iconic of all Cuban fortresses. Its construction began in 1589 and was completed in 1630, playing a key role in the defence of Havana against raids by corsairs and pirates. When the English attacked and captured Havana in the year 1762, the castle was damaged and later as soon as Spain took power again it was rebuilt and modernized. A lighthouse was added to the Morro in 1764. Standing 45 metres above sea level, it has become an unmistakeable symbol of Havana.
Calle Compostela No.2, Habana Vieja, La Habana
Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio
The Santo Ángel Custodio Church was built in 1695, but wasn’t considered a church until 1788. It lies on one of the few and modest hills of the city, called Loma del Ángel. The original church was severely affected by the 1846 hurricane, its tower and the whole of the front and back of the nave were destroyed, so it was completely refurbished in the peculiar gothic style that can be seen today. Currently, the temple has two towers and an atrium where the church’s cemetery was formerly located. The entry doors are in the shape of pointed arches, and in its interior has three naves covered by barrel vault, as well as an ambulatory, the only church in Cuba to contain this feature. Félix Varela and José Martí were baptised in this church. It is also interesting to know that this temple is mentioned in Cecilia Valdés, a great 19th century Cuban novel by Cirilo Villaverde.