Casablanca - Statue of Christ Attractions Cristo de La Habana

Casablanca, an old fishing village now part of Havana's surroundings, lies just across the harbor from old Havana. Its claim to fame is the 18m / 60ft high statue of Christ, the Cristo de La Habana, or Estatua de Cristo as it is also known. The statue is well known throughout Cuba and can be seen from many points around Havana. This white marble statue of Christ was commissioned by the wife of Batista and was sculpted by J. Madera. From the base there are good views of the surrounding area, particularly in the evening. Also in Casablanca, behind the Estatua de Cristo is the Observatorio Nacional, although visitors can only view it from the outside.