Christ of Havana
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The Christ of Havana is a large sculpture representing Jesus of Nazareth, on a hilltop overlooking the bay in Havana, Cuba. It is the work of the Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera, who won the commission for it in 1953.
attractions: Fort of San Carlos of the Cabin, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Museo del Ron Havana Club, La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana, Hotel Ambos Mundos, Havana Castle Of The Royal Force, El Cañonazo de Las Nueve, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, restaurants: La Bodeguita Del Medio, Paladar Doña Eutimia, Los Mercaderes, Restaurante El Cañonazo, O'Reilly 304, Fonda Al Pirata, La Esquina de Cuba, El Rum Rum de la Habana, Esto no es un café, Chocolate House and Museum
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The Christ of Havana is a large sculpture representing Jesus of Nazareth, on a hilltop overlooking the bay in Havana, Cuba. It is the work of the Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera, who won the commission for it in 1953.
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One of the most beautiful places that I visited in Havana with an excellent view of old Havana. To reach there we used governmental ferry service. It supposed to be $2 but as I paid pesos it costs us 40 pesos ($0.2) which was great. They will search you and your baggage before allowing you to enter the terminal. When we arrived there, there was a walk distance to the Christ of Havana. But it was all uphill and we decided to use bike service. We hired a bike for 500 pesos ($2-$3) but after 1-2 minutes I released the guy can not handle two of us in uphill, so I started to push the bike for a while and then I ride the bike and he pushed that until we arrive there. I just did rest for 5-10 minutes after that physical workout (🙈) Then there was a drink shop and I got a delicious local drink and then we visited the picturesque sculpture and its view to the havana. For return, apparently there was a tunnel that cars can pass but as they were charging too much we walked back and used the ferry service again.
Morteza BabaeeMorteza Babaee
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This Christ statute is located across the Habana harbour overlooking the Malecon and views of historic Habana (the Vieja area). It is also adjacent to the fortress that also overlooks the Habana harbour. As a tourist, there are two ways to get there: by bus through a tunnel under the harbour (this is not very interesting); or catch a ferry along the Malecon near the Rum Museum for the Casa Blanca destination across the harbour. This ferry ride is about 20 minutes and gives good view along the harbour. On arrival walk on the only road up the hill until you see the Christ statute. The fortress is adjacent and nearby. The ferry cost was CUC0.50 return per person June 2019. Give yourself 1/2 to 3/4 day to see these sights walking leisurely. There is a drink stop half way up the road if it is a hot day and you didn't bring water.
Tony ThamTony Tham
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Великолепная статуя Иисуса Христа; самая большая в мире, созданная женщиной – кубинкой Хильмой Мадерой (1915-2001). Высота скульптуры – 20 метров плюс трёхметровое основание. Вес – около 320 тонн. Установлена на высоте 51 метр над уровнем моря. В отличие от других подобных скульптур Христа, где Он изображён с распростёртыми руками (например, в Рио-де-Жанейро), тут Иисус представлен по-другому: Его левая рука прижата к сердцу, а правой Он благословляет Гавану. В 1953 году был объявлен конкурс на лучший проект статуи Христа в Гаване, и Хильма Мадера представила свой эскиз из гипса, который был признан победителем. Христа было решено ваять из итальянского каррарского мрамора – одного из лучших в мире. Спонсором работ стала первая леди государства Марта Фернандес Миранда – жена президента (и диктатора) Фульхенсио Батисты. В то время на Кубе шла гражданская война и Батиста был тяжело ранен в ходе перестрелки в своём дворце ворвавшимся студентами. Марта пообещала дать деньги на изготовление статуи, если муж останется в живых. Батиста выжил, Марта выделила средства. Статую изготовили в Риме из 67 частей. Перед отправкой на Кубу скульптура получила благословение от папы римского Пио XII. А в Гаване статую благословил и освятил кардинал Артега, глава католической церкви Кубы. Торжественное открытие памятника было приурочено к Рождеству Христову и состоялось 25 декабря 1958 года. Через 2 недели после открытия памятника Фидель Кастро сверг Батисту и стал главой Кубы. Но, несмотря на свой атеизм, статую не тронул. Так как место находится на самой вершине холма Ла-Кабанья Христос виден не только из Гаваны, но и из других близлежащих районов. Три раза (в 1961, 1962 и 1986 гг.) в статую попадала молния, после чего Хильма Мадера ремонтировала её. В 1986 году по её просьбе, наконец-то, возле памятника установили громоотвод.
Михаил ЦветовМихаил Цветов
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It is not as large as the Christ Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, but it is worth the visit , as you can see the whole old city of Havana from the top of this hill. To get there use the ferry boat ( it is 4 Cuban pesos per person , but as a tourist they will try yo make you 200 Cuban pesos . 270 cup = 1 Euro). Be warned about the many unofficial changes going on in this country. Never change your money at the airport . It is 128 Cup for 1 Euro instead the real 270 . As inflation is high here. 15 minutos for the ferry crossing .
Edson Bittencourt ImpericoEdson Bittencourt Imperico
10
A 10 minute ferry ride will get you over the the island where the Christ of Havana is overlooking the city! You will need to climb a few hundred steps to get to the top of the hill but you will be rewarded with panorama of the city! I suggest coming here for sunsets as it is beautiful, a different perspective than watching it from El Malecon!
Lukasz (Luke)Lukasz (Luke)
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Nice place to take a great view of the Habana, Habana Vieja and more parts of the city. We travel in taxi part of scam tour, but up there you can buy a drink. I bough a beer for 150 pesos I think the best price during my trip. I went there in the middle of the day, a better idea will be go there very early or at sunset.
Fabián MartínezFabián Martínez
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