Vedado

district, Havana, Cuba

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Vedado is a prominent district in Havana, Cuba, known for its modern development and vibrant atmosphere. Largely built in the 20th century, it stands in contrast to the historic Old Havana. Vedado features wide, tree-lined boulevards and avenues, hosting attractive homes, tall apartment buildings, and offices. It has become a rival to Old Havana for commercial activity and nightlife, and many hotels frequented by U.S. tourists before 1959 are located here. The district also contains the Museum of Decorative Arts and is a key area for entertainment and social life in the city.123

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…the uptown area known as Vedado, has become the rival of Old Havana for commercial activity and nightlife. This part of the city, built largely in the 20th century, contains attractive homes, tall apartments, and offices along wide, tree-lined boulevards and avenues. It is also the location of many hotels…
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…the uptown area known as Vedado, has become the rival of Old Havana for commercial activity and nightlife. This part of the city, built largely in the 20th century, contains attractive homes, tall apartments, and offices along wide, tree-lined boulevards and avenues. It is also the location of many hotels…
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