Malécon - 1901 - Havana, Cuba
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Torgut
N 23° 08.752 W 082° 21.522
17Q E 360899 N 2560315
This plaque - placed probably in 1901 - provides information about the Malécon of Habana.
Waymark Code: WMN6N4
Location: Cuba
Date Posted: 01/05/2015
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The malécon is the Cuban Spanish word for seaside belvedere, although many people think it's a feature in Havana. Actually there are more Cuban cities with a malecon, like Cienfuegos or Caibarién.
But the Malécon of Habana is doubtless one of the icons of the city, a major landmark. Its first stage was concluded in 1901 and this is the date marked by the plaque we are showing here.
It's a bronze plaque, placed in the beginning of this wonderful seawall, close to one of the fortresses of Habana. The wall has been damaged and repaired by successive typhoons and tornados. A walk in the Malécon it's an usual hangout for the citizens of Habana and for visitors. Check the provided address for further information about the Malécon.
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1901
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
"Malecon
Construido
1901
Leonard Wood, USA
Gobernador General
de la Isla de Cuba"
follows the names and companies involved in the building of the wall.
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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