History of Havana

Havana
San Cristóbal de la Habana
Map of the city and harbour of Havana in 1740

Havana was founded in the sixteenth century displacing Santiago de Cuba as the island's most important city when it became a major port for Atlantic shipping, particularly the Spanish treasure fleet.

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