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Plaza Mayor

Trinidad, Cuba
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Trinidad
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It was a really nice square and centrally located. The steps to the right of the church hold a jazz night some nights...and its free! More

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Sherbrooke, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

It's a very beautifull plaza, great to spend an afternoon reading or looking at people woalking around. More

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London
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Just amazing. You sit there, you sip some rum, you smoke a cigar, you listen to some live Cuban music and you forget about what your troubles are, just wishing that time can stop there. More

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andora
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

We found Trinidad to be the best place for shopping in Cuba and bought several souvenirs and pictures to take home in Trinidad. There's even a market to the east of the Plaza that has home made articles. More

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Norwich
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

One of the most photogenic plazas in the world. Every corner is a picture. More

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Dublin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The architecture here is beautiful colonial architecture dating back to the last century. Untouched and like stepping back in time. More

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London, England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Don't miss the fabulous open air concerts that take place at the Casa de la Musica in the evenings, just off the square. Mojito's are cheap and flow all night long............. More

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Toronto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Very nice even though it was an extremely hot day. More

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scotland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

the square is lovely and so clean but watch out for jineteros! More

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Oslo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Just enjoy! The music and the people, the atmosphere, the history More

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