Malecón

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Malecón is a famous seaside promenade and seawall in Havana, Cuba, known for its ocean views, social life, and historic architecture.


Statements (51)
Predicate Object
instanceOf landmark
seaside promenade
seawall
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle art deco
eclectic
modernist
neoclassical
builtDuring U.S. military occupation of Cuba
climateImpact frequent sea spray
storm wave overtopping
constructionStart 1901
early 20th century
country Cuba
followsCoastOf Havana
hasCityDistrict Centro Habana
Habana Vieja
Vedado
hasFunction recreational promenade
seawall protection
traffic artery
hasViewOf Castillo del Morro
Gulf of Mexico
Havana skyline
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
knownFor fishing
gathering place for locals
historic architecture
ocean views
social life
sunsets
tourism
length about 5 miles
about 8 km
locatedIn Havana
Havana Province
locatedOn North Atlantic Ocean
Straits of Florida
partOf Havana waterfront
popularActivity public gatherings
romantic meetings
street music
street photography
strolling
runsFrom Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta
runsTo Río Almendares
subjectOf Cuban films
Cuban literature
Cuban songs
symbolOf Cuban identity
Havana

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