Cuba - Old Havana and its Fortifications

"Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spanish. By the 17th century, it had become one of the Caribbean's main centres for ship-building. Although it is today a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants, its old centre retains an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments, and a homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage.

Postcard 1
Aerial view of Havana (Ciudad de la Habana) - the capital of Cuba. Thanks so much to Larissa for this nice card. Beautiful stamps used.






Postcard 2
"Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, La Habana, Cuba". On top of a fort overlooking Havanna in Cuba. This postcard has a special star shape cut out. 3 beautiful stamps used. Thanks so much to Jesus who was visiting from Cayman Islands.

Postcard 3

Cafes in streets of Havanna. Thanks to Sini of Finland who visited Havana, Cuba.