From the top of the José Martí Monument (Part II)

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Hello Friends of Architecture+Design!

Today I come to show you El mirador del Memorial José Martí, an architectural work that offers a unique experience to both architecture lovers and visitors who wish to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. With a height of over 100 meters, this viewpoint stands as the highest point in Havana, as it is located on a hill, providing a perspective of Havana that could only be surpassed from an airplane.

Hola Amigos de Architecture+Design!

Hoy les vengo a mostrar El mirador del Memorial José Martí una obra arquitectónica que ofrece una experiencia única tanto a los amantes de la arquitectura como a los visitantes que deseen disfrutar de una panorámica de la ciudad. Con una altura de mas de 100 metros, este mirador se erige como el punto más alto de La Habana, por encontrarse sobre una colina, proporcionando una perspectiva de la Habana que sólo podría superarse desde un avión.


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The design of the lookout is a marvel of engineering and architecture. The structure as I explained in the previous post has about 42 floors. There is a six-person capacity elevator that takes visitors from the widest base of the structure to the top, where the space gradually narrows. It is star-shaped and at the top you can see a lightning rod. At the top, the elevator occupies one end of the star, while the other four face the four cardinal points: north, south, east and west.

El diseño del mirador es una maravilla de la ingeniería y la arquitectura. La estructura como expliqué en el post anterior tiene unos 42 pisos. Existe un ascensor con capacidad para seis personas que lleva a los visitantes desde la base más ancha de la estructura hasta la cima, donde el espacio se estrecha gradualmente. Tiene forma de estrella u en lo mas alto se divisa un para rayos. Al llegar arriba, el ascensor ocupa una de las punta de la estrella, mientras que las otras cuatro miran a los cuatro puntos cardinales: norte, sur, este y oeste.


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The interior walls of the belvedere are adorned with small mosaics reminiscent of those in the lobby of the monument, in shades of blue, green and orange. However, due to the brightness of the upper part, these colors appear much lighter and brighter. Each of the points of the star has clean and transparent glass windows, which allow the view to extend to infinity and offer an impressive panoramic view of Havana.

Las paredes interiores del mirador están adornadas con pequeños mosaicos que recuerdan a los del vestíbulo del monumento, en tonos azules, verdes y naranjas. Sin embargo, debido a la luminosidad de la parte superior, estos colores parecen mucho más claros y brillantes. Cada una de las puntas de la estrella tiene ventanas de cristal limpias y transparentes, que permiten que la vista se extienda hasta el infinito y ofrecen una impresionante panorámica de La Habana.


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On the floor, the four cardinal points are marked, and on each one of them it is written which cities of the world are heading in that direction, some of them are : Lisbon, Madrid, Cairo, Rome, etc. This detail is particularly interesting and adds an educational touch to the experience.

En el piso, están marcados los cuatro puntos cardinales, y en cada uno de ellos está escrito hacia qué ciudades del mundo se dirigen en esa dirección algunas son : Lisboa, Madrid, El cairo, Roma, etc. Este detalle resulta especialmente interesante y añade un toque educativo a la experiencia.


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Standing at the viewpoint of the José Martí Memorial makes visitors feel like they are on top of Havana. From this point, the city can be appreciated in all its magnitude, with a view that ranges from the Havana coastline to the bay. You can see the municipalities of Playa, Plaza, Centro Habana, Habana Vieja and, on the other side of the bay, the municipality of Regla. You can also see the long Rancho Boyeros Avenue, which stretches from Plaza to the farthest municipality of Santiago de las Vegas, passing through El Cerro, as well as the mountainous elevations surrounding the municipalities of San Miguel del Padron and Guanabacoa.

Estar en el mirador del Memorial José Martí hace sentir a los visitantes en la cima de La Habana. Desde este punto, se puede apreciar la ciudad en toda su magnitud, con una vista que abarca desde el litoral habanero hasta la bahía. Se pueden divisar los municipios de Playa, Plaza, Centro Habana, Habana Vieja y, al otro lado de la bahía, el municipio de Regla. También se puede ver la larga avenida Rancho Boyeros, que se extiende desde Plaza hasta el municipio más alejado de Santiago de las Vegas, paasando por El Cerro, así como las elevaciones montañosas que rodean los municipios de San Miguel del Padrón y Guanabacoa.


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Much closer, you can see important buildings from the top.It is a pity not to have gone up with binoculars, as the view would have been even greater. You can see the National Library, on the south side the entrance courtyard to the country's State Council buildings, which resembles a semicircle, and the National Theater in front of the Plaza. Paseo Street, long and straight, descends to meet the sea. My sight could not avoid colliding with the new hotel under construction, which promises to be the tallest building in Cuba, although I must admit that it has a very simple design, I think that better use could have been made of this monumental construction in the most central part of the city. Although the monument will always be the highest area due to its location on a hill.

Mucho más cerca, se pueden ver importantes edificios desde lo alto.Es una pena no haber subido con prismáticos, ya que la vista habría sido aún mayor. Se puede ver la Biblioteca Nacional, en el lado sur el patio de entrada a los edificios del Consejo de Estado del país, que se asemeja a un semicírculo, y el Teatro Nacional frente a la Plaza. La calle Paseo, larga y recta, desciende hasta encontrarse con el mar. Mi vista no pudo evitar chocar con el nuevo hotel en construcción, que promete ser el edificio más alto de Cuba, aunque debo reconocer que tiene un diseño muy sencillo, creo que se podría haber aprovechado mejor esta monumental construcción en la parte más céntrica de la ciudad. Aunque el monumento siempre será la zona mas alto por su ubicación en una colina.


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The feeling of being high above Havana, with the city stretching out in all directions, is truly unique. It is a place where the architecture offers an incomparable visual and emotional experience. We took very nice pictures up there, as we really enjoyed that moment.
The panoramic views it offers, it is a must stop for any visitor wishing to experience the beauty and grandeur of Havana from a unique perspective. I hope that if you find yourself in the city someday, don't miss the opportunity to go and enjoy this beautiful moment. See you soon friends!

La sensación de estar en lo alto de La Habana, con la ciudad extendiéndose en todas direcciones, es realmente única. Es un lugar donde la arquitectura ofrece una experiencia visual y emocional incomparable. Hicimos fotos muy bonitas allí arriba, ya que disfrutamos mucho de ese momento.
Las vistas panorámicas que ofrece, es una parada obligada para cualquier visitante que desee experimentar la belleza y grandeza de La Habana desde una perspectiva única. Espero que si algún día se encuentran en la ciudad, no pierdan la oportunidad de ir y disfrutar de este hermoso momento. ¡Hasta pronto amigos!


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Las fotos fueron tomadas con mi teléfono Xiaomi Note 11, unidas y recreadas en canva.
Usé Traductor DeepL

The photos were taken with my Xiaomi Note 11 phone, joined and recreated in canva.

Posted Using InLeo Alpha



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Wow... sister @lileisabel, what a beautiful post, how many memories that beautiful gazebo brought back to me. It is an excellent piece of architecture. Happy day 🌹🌷🥀💐🪷🌻🪻🌼💮🌸☘️

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That's how it is sister and the most beautiful thing is that sensation of feeling and seeing all of Havana from above 👌🏽

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Exceptional city views @lileisabel! To stand on top of Havana's highest point is an absolutely priceless experience, not to mention the tremendous privilege of being in direct contact with this architectural marvel. Congrats on accomplishing the complete adventure of this historic landmark! ☺️

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How much your words satisfy me, I liked that visit very much and I would go again and again, you cannot go through Havana without going up there, it is such a beautiful experience ☺️❤️

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Awesome! I'd say that traveling to Havana would never be complete unless you've actually visited this iconic monument. With the enjoyment of spectacular urban vistas from its peak, this is truly a must-experience masterpiece of architecture @lileisabel! ☺️

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That's right, it's incredible to be on that top and see Havana in all directions, its construction on that hill really was a great idea👍🏽👌🏽

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How great, I hope to visit Cuba again and be able to climb this monument. Greetings !

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Hola querido , es imperdonable que hayas venido y no hayas subido , desde ahí se contempla todo . Es maravilloso 😊

Hello dear, it is unforgivable that you have come and not gone up, from there you can see everything. It's wonderful 😊

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Wow, the view of the city from this structure is simply breathtaking. The architectural design of the lookout is wonderful. How nice to visit a structure of this scale.

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Wow this monument looks apotheosic, all that blue sky adds more beauty, plus you got some spectacular photos. This architectural work is imposing.

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It is a wonder, a place that cannot be ignored, the entire city at our feet is truly beautiful ❤️😍

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The view is spectacular, it's good that you were able to go up to the lookout point, it's a unique experience.

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Yes, very nice experience, thank you friend, have a good day ☺️

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Hello friend, what a beautiful view of the city, simply spectacular, a great walk, thanks for sharing.

Greetings!

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Thank you for appreciating my friend, if it is an exceptional view, a great walk 👍🏽👌🏽

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Oh dear @lileisabel, what a wonderful experience, the views are spectacular, it is worth going to enjoy this visual spectacle. Nice post with beautiful pictures! Have a nice weekend 💐🤗

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Thank you very much friend, it was a very nice walk with very good company and what can I say about what is appreciated and felt with Havana at our feet.

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