Plaza Vieja

Plaza Vieja, a restored square of Old Havana

Plaza Vieja is one of the great squares of Old Havana, surrounded by colourful façades. The Havana audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this restored square, which blends colonial architecture and more modern touches.

A square with multiple faces

Created in the colonial era, Plaza Vieja has often changed its name and function over the history of Havana. Entirely restored, it is today surrounded by colourful façades blending colonial architecture and more recent elements. Lined with cafés, galleries and restaurants, lively and convivial, it is one of the liveliest squares of Old Havana.

What to see

You admire the colourful façades that surround the square, blending colonial architecture and modern touches, and you enjoy the liveliness of the cafés and galleries. Plaza Vieja is one of the liveliest of Old Havana. It is a convivial stop, ideal for a break in the heart of the capital.

Practical information

Plaza Vieja lies in the heart of Old Havana, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés, galleries and restaurants that line it have their own hours. The square comes alive throughout the day.

What is Plaza Vieja in Havana?

It is a great restored square of Old Havana, surrounded by colourful façades blending colonial architecture and more recent elements, lined with cafés and galleries.

Where is Plaza Vieja?

In the heart of Old Havana, in Cuba.