cod. 9781649800046U
Dilapidated pastel-colored facades line its streets, parked vintage cars evoke times gone by, live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana, home to an overwhelming energy. Located along the Florida Strait, the capital of Cuba has crossed different identities: Spanish colonial settlement, mafia rule in the 30s, glamour in the 50s, Cuban revolution and, more recently, a cultural renaissance. Havana's bold and provocative approach to art, cuisine, and entertainment, as well as the eclectic blend of African, French, Spanish, and North American influences, including its range of architectural styles from the sixteenth century to the present day, give this epic city legendary status on par with the world's greatest cities. While some buildings are in ruins, the beauty of the baroque, neoclassical and art deco elements triumphs. The iconic Copa Room cabaret that hosted Ginger Rogers and Abbott and Costello is still standing. The Gran Teatro de la Habana, built in the early twentieth century, is now home to the Cuban National Ballet. Habana Vieja has undergone a massive restoration that restores it to its former glory. Havana might be seen as a work in progress, but it's more a testament to his relentless determination to improve and progress, which could be the charm that attracts so many visitors. Then sit down in an authentic paladar (family-run restaurant) and enjoy Havana's vibrant evolution.
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Color: Red
Size&Fit: W 25 x H 33 x D 4 cm
296 pages

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