Vedado

The famous 12 km ocean-side road, Malecón, links Old Havana to the busy neighborhood of Vedado. This part of the city is occupied primarily by office blocks and hotels, business is centred on La Rampa. Directly east on Calle San Miguel between calles Ronda and Mazon is the fine Museo Napoleonico.

This mansion houses a remarkable collection of Napoleonic memorabilia. Vedado's top sight is undoubedly the Cementerio de Cristobal Colon. Other places of interest are the University of Havana, Revolution Square and the José Martí Monument.