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Time capsule - Anywhere you look, you will find that this city is basically a 1950s time capsule.

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Frozen in time - Havana essentially became frozen in time in the year 1959, after the revolution, according to CNN.

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Retro-style automobiles - It is even evident in their old, vintage vehicles that scatter the city.

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Blast from the past - For visitors and tourists, this provides a unique glimpse into a completely different world.

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Havana - And of course, makes for some interesting, Instagram-worthy photographs.

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Colorful capital - Havana is covered in pretty, pastel-colored buildings.  

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Old Havana - Just take a look at this image of a street in Old Havana.

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Old Havana - The entire city looks like a set from an old movie.

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Old Havana - Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site - It was declared in 1982.

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Capital city - The Cuban capital is famous for being rich in history, culture, architecture, and gorgeous monuments.

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Great Theatre of Havana - The Great Theatre of Havana, for example, is a jaw-dropping illustration of an eclectic architectural style.

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Great Theatre of Havana - The important venue is decorated with marble, bronze, and stone ornamentation.

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National Capitol Building - Another famous landmark in Havana is the former government building, "El Capitolio."

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National Capitol Building - It is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and Art Nouveau.

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National Capitol Building - It often draws comparisons to the US Capitol Building.

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National Capitol Building - Until 1959, it operated as a governmental building.

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National Capitol Building - Today, the construction is home to the Cuban Academy of Sciences.

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Old Square - The city is also home to several historic plazas, including "Plaza Vieja" (pictured).

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Nickname - Havana is known as the City of Columns.

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City of Columns - Divine colonial architecture can be found around every corner.

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Moniker - Another alternative nickname is the Rome of the Caribbean.

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Festivals - The capital city also hosts several cultural events.

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Festivals - These include the Havana International Jazz Festival, the International Havana Ballet Festival, Havana's International Film Festival, and the Habanos Cigar Festival.

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Weather - Like the rest of the country, Havana experiences a tropical climate.

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Tropical climate - So if tourists plan their trips well, they can enjoy delightful weather along with big city thrills.

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Conditions - Like in many big cities, there are developed and undeveloped parts of Havana.

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People - Nevertheless, these conditions don't keep Havana's people from living some of the most entertaining lifestyles!

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People - Streets are filled with noisy, happy children playing outside.

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People - Smiling Havana women in colorful and traditional Cuban costumes.

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People - A group of young boys huddle around an empty street.

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People - Two ladies chat outside on a sunny day against street art-filled wall.

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People - Two friends sit on the curb in front of a wall that reads "True to our story."

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People - Habaneros are known to be very friendly, warm, and welcoming.

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Fiesta - And they also know how to party!

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Fiesta - At night, the city streets come alive with the sounds of Cuban salsa, reggaeton, Caribbean, and Latin music.

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Famous Habaneros - This magnificent capital was also the birthplace of many famous faces.

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Famous Habaneros - Gloria Estefan, the late Celia Cruz, and former Fifth Harmony member, Camila Cabello, are all from Havana.

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Havana, ooh na na - In 2017, Cabello even released a top-charting song featuring rapper Young Thug named after her city, 'Havana.'

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On the map - The catchy tune was an international sensation, hitting number one in several countries around the world.

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Folklore - Havana was also the residence of another famous person who is ingrained in Cuban popular culture and history.

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Matías Pérez - The Portuguese-born, Cuban resident Matías Pérez was a hot air balloonist who disappeared on in 1856.

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Up, up, and away - He took flight in a hot air balloon from Havana's Parque Central on that evening, and was never seen again.

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Local expression - Cubans now have a funny saying that references the mysterious incident for when something or someone disappears into thin air.

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"Voló como Matías Pérez" - The phrase translates to: "Flew like Matías Pérez."

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Famous resident - Havana was also the home of American author Ernest Hemingway, who spent some time living in Cuba.

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Ernest Hemingway - His book 'The Old Man and the Sea' was actually inspired by his time near the capital city.

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Wi-Fi - If you plan on travelling to this glorious city, be aware that internet access is quite limited.

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Health care - But while Wi-Fi connections are finite and often quite expensive, their health care system on the other hand is one of the best in Latin America, as per USA Today.

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Health care - Medicine students from all around the world come to study for their profession here.

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Health care - And foreigners participate in what is referred to as "medical tourism."

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Cohiba - Be sure to try the famous rum and tobacco, which Havana is known for.

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Exports - Their cigars and rum are actually a part of their highest-value exports, according to the International Trade Centre (via World's Capital Cities).

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Exports - Others include: sugar, nickel, petroleum oils, wood charcoal, and frozen rock lobsters.

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Views - Be sure to take in some of the impressive views of the city from up above.

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Gem - This culturally rich, old capital is truly a diamond in the rough. 

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Havana - And certainly a city worth exploring and visiting at least once in your lifetime. 

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Havana is calling - Has this gallery inspired you to travel to the charming City of Columns? 

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Havana awaits - Then what are you waiting for? Book that flight to wonderful Havana! 

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