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The Scale Model of Havana, Havana




The Scale Model of Havana, Havana is a colossal miniature of the city. It is the second largest in the world after a similar one in New York. The Scale Model of Havana, Havana is the reflection of grand physical as well as cultural heritage of Havana as the city kept in its five centuries as the port city.

The Scale Model of Havana, Havana represents the 727 square kilometers of Havana in relief in an area of 22 meters by 1 meter. Different color patterns are used to represent the different periods of constructions of buildings. The colonial period is represented by Brown, the republican period by ochre, ivory represents the revolutionary period while the different projects, sculptural monuments and cemeteries are represented by white. The place has over 30 boards. The parks, plazas and beaches are represented by good use of textures and colors.

The Scale Model of Havana in Havana was carried out by the Group for the Integral Development of the Capital having some experienced specialists. It took nine years to build the miniature model. Models of Moscow, Berlin, New York, Cadiz, Stockholm and Rotterdam were taken for making the prototype. The model has in its main lobby ceramic mural of 12 meters by 4 meters on display, showcasing the artistic set of Cuban flags that were created by the Italian designer Stellana Poletti.

The Scale Model of Havana, Havana also has exhibitions on environment as well as other similar topics in the different rooms and gardens. There is a separate section on the cultural and children's activities.

It is situated at 28 street between 1 and 3 Miramar, Playa. The Scale Model of Havana, Havana is open from Monday through Saturday from 0930 hrs to 1700 hrs. One will get guided tour of the area.

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Tourist Attractions in Havana
African Museum
Asia House
Bacardi Building
Cathedral of Havana
Colon Cemetery
Cuban National Botanic Garden
Dance Museum
El Capitolio
Expocuba
Huron Azul Carlos Enriquez House
Jose Lezama Lima House
La Cabana
La India Fountain
La Vigia Hemingway’s House
Lenin Park
Miramar
Monument to the victims of Maine
Morro Castle
Museum of Regla
Museum of the Revolution
National Museum of Fine Arts
Oswaldo Guayasamín Museum
Regla
San Salvador de la Punta Fortress
The House of the Arabians the Moorish Spirit
The Museum of Decorative Arts
The Scale Model of Havana
Theaters in Havana
Victor Hugo Museum




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