Plaza de la Revolución Square

Address: Plaza de la Revolución, Havana, Cuba

Hours: Open 24 hours (public square)

Admission: Free (public square).

Plaza de la Revolución is a major public square in Havana, Cuba, notable for its role as a site for national political events and state ceremonies. It contains prominent monuments and is bordered by government buildings.

The square was developed in the 20th century as a focal point for government functions and mass assemblies; it became the main venue for official speeches and national celebrations. Over time monumental architecture and political iconography have defined the plaza’s appearance and use.

Situated in Havana’s Vedado neighbourhood, the plaza lies northwest of Old Havana and is accessible from major avenues and public transport routes.

• Political use: Located in the Vedado district of Havana, the square is a principal site for state ceremonies and mass political rallies.

What to See#

• José Martí Memorial: The José Martí Memorial stands on the plaza as a tall stone tower with an adjacent statue and a museum beneath the tower base.
• Government buildings and murals: Large government ministry buildings border the plaza; one façade carries the iconic Che Guevara metal mural with the slogan “Hasta la Victoria Siempre”.

Plaza de la Revolución is a short taxi ride from Old Havana (Habana Vieja) and is served by city buses. There is no metro-travel is by road.

• Go at dawn or dusk to see the José Martí Memorial from different light angles and to avoid the daytime traffic noise.
• The Che Guevara mural on the Ministry of the Interior is on the square's western side-bring a telephoto lens for details and to read the text of the mural.