Velázquez Balcony, Santiago de Cuba
Visit the Velázquez Balcony and see the beautiful views from this historical place in Santiago de Cuba.
Velázquez Balcony
© Francesco Roman
Built in the 16th century, the Balcón de Velázquez (Velázquez Balcony’s) main function was to watch the maritime traffic to avoid surprise attacks of the pirates and corsairs. The building was ordered by Hernando de Soto in 1539, but it wasn’t finished until 1550 due to the constant interruptions for fighting against the indian uprisings that needed both money and men destinated to the ravelin.
The place is a lovely destination for a visit to the city of Santiago de Cuba because of the beautiful views that can be watched from the viewpoint of the Velázquez Balcony. Although only some of the walls are the originals of the building, the current construction has integrated them and the effect is equally rewarding.
Nowadays, the city organizes some artistic and cultural activities in this place, this way, you can enjoy theater productions, musical performances or even any fashion show in this emblematic space.
Visit the former terrace of the viewpoint and admire the incredible landscape of Santiago de Cuba growing on the inland natural terraces from the very seashore.
More information:
Location:
Calle Mariano Corona Street and San Basilio Street. Santiago de Cuba.
Interactive map:
Santiago de Cuba
What to see:
- Céspedes Park
- Calle Heredia Street
- Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cathedral
- Velázquez Balcony
- Casa de la Trova
- Model of the City
- Plaza de Dolores Square
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Church
- Plaza de Marte Square
- Provincial Government Palace
- Tívoli
- Escalinata Padre Pico Highway
- Cuartel Moncada Headquarters
- Plaza de la Revolución
- Pioneers’ Palace
- La Gran Piedra
- Cumbre La Gran Piedra Summit
- Cafetal La Isabelica Coffee Plantation
- Parque Baconao
- Baconao Aquarium
- Baconao Lagoon
- Granma Cay
- Siboney
- El Cobre
- Nuestra Señora del Cobre Basilica
- Chivirico and its Vicinity
- Pico Turquino Peak Area
- Pico Turquino
Beaches:
Museums:
- Museum of Historical Cuban Atmosphere
- Archdiocesan Museum
- Municipal Museum Emilio Bacardí Moreau
- El Carnaval Museum
- Rum Museum
- Clandestine Fight Museum
- Casa-Natal de Antonio Maceo Birth House Museum
- Abel Santamaría Historic Park
- San Juan Historic Park and the Peace Tree
- Cemetery of Santa Ifigenia
- Castle of San Pedro de la Roca del Morro
- Granjita Siboney Museum
- Spanish-Cuban-American War Museum
- Prehistory Valley
- Monument to Cimarrón
Other nearby destinations:
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