Havana - Parque de la Fraternidad

For those interested in the ingenuity of Cuba's mechanics, Havana's Parque de la Fraternidad is the place to go. Filled with American cars dating from the 1950s and a delightful cieba tree planted in 1920, this park is filled with an unusual assortment of history. There are usually a multitude of taxi drivers who will be more than proud to tell you all about their historic machines and, of course, be willing to take you for a ride.

Originally laid out in 1892 as a parade ground for the Capitol building, the Parque de la Fraternidad is festooned with several interesting monuments. The first is a gate and a plaque dedicated to the Cuban hero Joes Marti. Read the quote on the plaque for inspiration. Second is the Fuente de la India, a white marble fountain designed and sculpted in 1831 by Giuseppe Gaggini. The fountain is dedicated to the city of Havana.