A few photos of sights around La Habana.

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Museo de la Revolución
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Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Immaculada
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El Capitolio being renovated to once again serve as the seat of the Cuban government
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Universidad de La Habana in Vedado district

 

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Spanish fortification in old Havana
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Junkanoo Cuban style
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Ladies in traditional garb
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Artist’s enclave
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Central district.  I was completely safe walking here late at night.
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Playground in the Central district
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Soderia Coppelia in Vedado must be the world’s largest ice cream parlor

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Plaza de la Revolución and José Martí Memorial
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Homes in the upper class Miramar district

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Malecon esplanade

Overall Impression

I found La Habana to be a charming and welcoming city for tourists.  It seems to be remarkably free of street crime. The decay of the buildings contrasts sharply with the vibrant lifestyle of the city’s people.  La Habana offers a wide variety of activities, is fairly inexpensive (if you stay at a casa particular and bring non US currency).  I found it to be a great introduction to Cuba.  I plan to return soon and use La Habana as a place from which to explore more of this large island.