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University of Havana

Calles L and 27, Havana, Cuba
7/879-3488
Ranked #12 of 85 attractions in Havana
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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costa rica
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I studied Spanish here when I lived in Cuba. It was one of the best experiences of my life. More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

View the grand staircase of the University (leading up to the bronze art deco statue of mother havana) from the bottom and take a picture. Then view the staircase from the top and do the same. THERE IS A CLEVER OPTICAL ILLUSION HERE! The staircase, which is modeled (I understand) on the steps in Odessa, Ukraine, is designed to appear... More

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Doha
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

I honestly did not expect this university to be so big and beautiful! It's set on a hill, so the city can be seen from there. It has an interior park for students to hang out between or after classes. Lovely! More

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maine
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

VERY PRETTY CAMPUS! Its located in a central location that over looks the city of Havana! More

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Ancaster, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

But the outside is very beautiful with many students bustling by. Both foreign and native More

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Belgrade
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

It is something special. As everything in Havana it seems like one of the great symbols of their dignity..and they respect it! More

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Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012
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Was lucky enough to stay across the road from the University and see the students pass by everyday. Went in and lost myself through the classrooms and the endless corridors. Stayed on a bench and watched the Cuban students having a break. The University is an architectural jewel. Would need some repair, true, but all Havana does. It has 2... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

good place to wander around and see the grandeur of the buildings... More

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London, Ontario
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

This is what Universities used to look like before they started to copy the modern models that make them look like community colleges. These buildings would not look out of place in downtown Athens or any great European City More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Beautiful campus, impossible beaurocracy, so so course. More

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