Aboriginal names, names of conquerors, names of trades, names of fruits: there is everything in the popular life and geography of the capital of Cuba.

In its urban development, the city had to overcome two fundamental geographical features: the Almendares River and the bay.

The art of stained glass survives thanks to the crafts that have been rescued. It is a decorative element that has set standards in the interior design of the Cuban house.

The Cañonazo de las nueve in Havana, a centuries-old ritual that has become a symbol of Cuban cultural identity.

Any wishes? Discover the story behind the tradition of surrounding the mythical ceiba tree in Havana to make them come true.

Cuba's capital could have been surrounded by canals or coffee plantations, had the plans for it been realised.