Havana Port Avenue, a wonderful walk [Eng/Esp]
Hello my dear friends, today I'm joining the challenge proposed by @tattoodjay to share my Wednesday stroll with you. This time, I walked along Havana's port avenue, an area of great beauty where we can find different architectural styles, from baroque, colonial, and modern, creating a harmonious whole that we thoroughly enjoyed visiting.
It's been a long time since I walked around here. This place has a huge appeal; it's beautiful and there's always something new to see because it's constantly being restored.
One of our architectural gems that I always admire when I walk by is the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, a colonial fortress of imposing beauty and historical value, being the oldest in Havana.
Very close by, in the center of the avenue, there is a square-shaped structure made of metal and glass that draws a lot of attention: the Havana Sewer Siphon. This siphon is a very important work, considered one of the seven wonders of Cuban civil engineering. Its roof was recently restored with a contemporary design to blend with the beauty of its surroundings.
Another gem we find along this avenue is the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, home to the Minor Basilica of San Francisco de Asís and the imposing Lonja del Comercio building. This plaza is very beautiful and also has a very rich and ancient history.
The beautiful Hotel Armadores de Santander has an interesting history. Its name comes from the fact that it was built by a Spaniard originally from Santander, and this building housed the offices of the shipowners or owners of the ships that operated in the city. Today, it preserves part of its Santander region tradition through the cuisine of its restaurant.
We can stroll along the sea along this floating promenade. We see people admiring the sea up close, and there are also children playing. Although I prefer to stay on dry land, I have a deep respect for the sea, haha.
From this side of our bay, we can clearly see the great Christ of Havana on the other side of the bay.
We can take the ferry directly from its departure terminal, known as the Crystal Station for its modern, glass-box-shaped design. It has two floors, with cafes upstairs where you can wait for the ferry while having a snack and enjoying a beautiful view.
Many people use this method of transportation because it's the fastest way to connect the historic center of Old Havana with the towns of Casablanca and Regla.
The little train runs through here, making a route along the entire port avenue. It's a pleasant way to stroll and get around this area, taking in the beautiful scenery.
I hope you enjoyed this walk.
See you soon!
Un paseo por la Avenida del Puerto de La Habana
Hola mis queridos amigos, hoy me uno al reto propuesto por @tattoodjay para compartirles mi paseo de miércoles, en esta ocasión hice una caminata por la avenida del puerto de La Habana, una zona de gran belleza donde podemos encontrar diferentes estilos arquitectónicos, desde lo barroco, colonial y moderno, para darnos un conjunto armonioso que disfrutamos mucho al visitarlo.
Hacía mucho tiempo que no caminaba por acá, este lugar tiene una atracción muy grande, es precioso y siempre hay algo nuevo que ver, porque está en constante restauración.
Una de nuestras joyas arquitectónicas que siempre admiro al pasar por su lado es el Castillo de la Real Fuerza, fortaleza colonial de imponente belleza y valor histórico por ser la más antigua de La Habana.
Muy cerca, en el centro de la avenida hay una estructura en forma cuadrada de metal y cristal que llama mucho la atención, es el Sifón del Alcantarillado de La Habana. Este sifón es una obra muy importante, considerada una de las siete maravillas de la ingeniería civil cubana. Recientemente se restauró su cubierta con un diseño contemporáneo para que se acople con la belleza de su entorno.
Otra de las joyas que nos encontramos por esta avenida es la Plaza de San Francisco de Asís donde se encuentran la Basílica Menor de San Francisco de Asís y el imponente edificio de la Lonja del Comercio. Esta plaza es muy hermosa y también tiene una historia muy rica y antigua.
El bello Hotel Armadores de Santander tiene una interesante historia, su nombre se debe a que fue construido por un español originario de Santander y en este edificio estaban las oficinas de los armadores o empresarios de los buques que operaban en la ciudad. En la actualidad conserva parte de su tradición de la región de Santander a través de la culinaria en su restaurante.
Podemos pasear sobre el mar a través de este Paseo marítimo flotante, vemos personas contemplando de cerca el mar y también hay niños jugando, aunque yo prefiero quedarme en tierra firme, le tengo respeto al mar jaja.
Desde este lado de nuestra bahía podemos distinguir claramente el gran Cristo de La Habana del otro lado de la bahía.
Podemos ir directamente a través de la lancha desde su terminal de salida, conocida como la Estación de cristal por su diseño moderno en forma de caja de cristal. Tiene dos plantas, en la parte superior hay cafeterías desde donde se puede esperar la lancha mientras merendamos y disfrutamos de una bella vista.
Muchas son las personas que se transportan de esta forma porque es la vía más rápida que une el centro histórico de la Habana Vieja con los poblados de Casablanca y Regla.
Por acá transita el trencito que hace un recorrido por toda la avenida del puerto, es una vía agradable de pasear y trasladarse por esta zona y contemplando un bello paisaje.
Es mi deseo que hayan disfrutado de este paseo.
¡Hasta pronto!
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Beautiful photos thanks for sharing I really enjoyed viewing them 😎👍🏾 @tipu curate
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Very beautiful scenery and sunny weather, can see the architectural form of old building. Both of them have good form. Thank you. Greetings.
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Looks like a nice daya nd such a interestign and beautiful place to walk
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Dear @mayramalu, what a beautiful walk, Havana always so beautiful.
The photos near the sea were my favourite.
I wish you a nice Wednesday 🌹🌷💮🌺🌸🌻💐🪷🏵️🥀🪻🍀
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