Plaza de la Revolución (José Martí Memorial)

Plaza de la Revolución ranks 9th in the list of best places to visit in Havana. Due to its historical significance, the Plaza de la Revolución (Revolution Square), previously the Plaza Civica prior to the Revolution, is worth a lengthy stay. The José Mart Memorial is a memorial to José Mart, a Cuban national hero, located on the northern side of the Plaza de la Revolución in Havana's Vedado neighborhood. It is made up of a star-shaped tower, a Mart statue flanked by six columns and gardens. It is the world's largest writer's memorial.

The 109 m (358 ft) tower was designed by a team of architects led by Raoul Otero de Galarraga and is encased in grey Cuban marble from the Isla de Pinos. The design was eventually chosen from among the many entries submitted in a series of competitions that began in 1939. You can explore the modest museum or take the lift to the top of the tower for panoramic city views. The square is surrounded by government buildings, including the Ministry of the Interior, which is emblazoned with the iconic image of Che Guevara.

Google rating: 4.6/5.0
Address: Av. Paseo, La Habana, Cuba

Phone number: +53 7-879-6551
Official site: https://www.visitarcuba.org/memorial-a-jose-marti