Category: Culture and History

For travellers in search of inspiration, TripAdvisor publishes an annual list of the ten most popular destinations in the world. More than 260 million users of the travel community have highlighted some of the places that have impressed them most. From thousands of built-up cities, deserted places, natural landscapes and pristine beaches, TripAdvisor chose Havana as the top destination with the highest increase in positive comments and interest from tourists in 2013.

On 19 March, the iconic hotel complex Tryp Habana Libre, one of the largest in Cuba and situated in one of the most popular areas in Havana, will be celebrating the 55th anniversary of its establishment. This hotel is a jewel in the heart of this modern city. This iconic, fifties-style tower has 27 floors and more than 600 rooms, and is a striking sight against the surrounding landscape. Over 200 metres above sea level, it is renowned for its location. Its rooms are huge, and those on the top floors boast stunning views of the entire city and the sea. The top floor accommodates the Sierra Maestra Panoramic Lounge and the Turquino Cabaret Club, equipped with a retractable roof, opening on to a wonderful viewpoint of the Caribbean Sea.