Cámara Oscura

Tourist attraction · Havana

Cámara Oscura

Tourist attraction · Havana

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4MP2+H43, Edificio Gómez Vila, Plaza Vieja, Mercaderes y Teniente Rey, Mercaderes, La Habana 10100, Cuba

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See Havana in real-time via antique camera obscura  

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4MP2+H43, Edificio Gómez Vila, Plaza Vieja, Mercaderes y Teniente Rey, Mercaderes, La Habana 10100, Cuba Get directions

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"Havana in 360-degrees For only $2, climb the Gómez Villa building to get a quick demonstration of the rare camera obscura and the views of the city it reflects. Go out to the roof afterwards to take photos of the Plaza Vieja, El Capitolio, Regla or just the neighboring façades."

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Rose and Mike Farmer

Google
Interesting. And a professional gives guide gives a nice talk. Ymmv. An anachronism but hey only 5 such cameras left in the world. A plus is the nice view from the rooftop after your tour. Take your time. Stay a while for the view. Long walk up the stairs though.

Nick Campion

Google
Go to the top to see Havana for 2 CUC and see a cool show of area through a projected telescope.

pavel krigman

Google
A great place to visit! Worth the 2 cuc, a short and cool experience with an amazing view

Claudia Thome

Google
It's totally worth the 2CUC donation to get to the top of the building. You can get a great 360 view of Old Havana. The little presentation they show you is about 10 minutes and somewhat informative. I recommend this for anyone looking for a rooftop overlook of Old Havana!

Yiting Cheng

Google
A must do in old Havana. The view on the rooftop ist breathtaking. The presentation about the telescope was thoughtfully given in two languages and it was very interesting. A live camera. Totally worth it

John Soanes

Google
Cámara Oscura (or Darkroom) offers nice views of Habana Vieja and the Harbor. The primitive device is quite impressive. One of the more unique things you'll see anywhere -- well worth the visit.

Shane OB

Google
If you've never seen a Camera Obscura and are in the area then this is a must. In a lovely building the corner of old town square take the elevator up to the top and for only 2 cuc a friendly guide will give you a quick tour of the sites from the Camera Obscura, where you a 360 of the city in real time. As a bonus you also have a great view of the city from the rooftop.

Joel Blackstock (LICSW MSW PIP)

Google
A must see for Havana tourists. The camera obscura is is an antique that would never be built today. Originally it was a gift from a Spanish Prince to Cuba. The camera obscura is really mesmerizing children and adults alike were captivated by the quality of images it could produce