English Version
For some years of the 19th century an eminent German naturalist and biologist lived in Havana, recognized by the international scientific community for his travels and studies which revealed the extraordinary natural wealth of the lands of the American continent and of Cuba. His name, Alexander von Humboldt, is remembered in one of the colonial houses of Old Havana, today converted into a museum, which pays homage to his investigations and to the natural sciences in general. Right in front there is a park that bears his name, where there is a small bronze bust of the scientist as a symbol of gratitude to his memory.
In Cuba Humboldt is known as the “second discoverer” because during his stay in the country he devoted himself to studying and describing the landscapes, the flora, the fauna, and the Cuban climate, showing the world the uniqueness of the island and its natural wealth.
The park that bears his name is an open and simple space that makes us stop and want to stay for a while enjoying the tranquility of the place. There it is possible to sit and rest on one of the wooden benches under the shade of the trees that adorn the surroundings, surrounded by the nature that seems to guard the memory of the German sage.
After a long walk through the streets of Havana, arriving at this corner between Oficios Street and Muralla is very comforting. I am sure that Humboldt would have loved this small space surrounded by leafy trees and a fresh breeze that relieves us from the heat of the Cuban climate. It is without doubt the perfect place to rest and contemplate this part of the city calmly.
In addition to the bust of Alexander von Humboldt, there are other sculptural figures that turn the site into a space not only for rest but also for the encounter with history and culture. Being in this park which is located very close to the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, surrounded by the beautiful colonial architecture with its narrow cobbled streets and its old houses, is like an encounter with another era.
This is a very pleasant space, and I stopped for quite a while to rest and admire the harmony between nature and architecture, to enjoy these corners of calm that we often find when walking through the city.
I hope you have enjoyed this walk and have been able to learn something more about the history of Havana.
Cheers, and until next time!
Versión en Español
Durante algunos años del siglo XIX vivió en La Habana un eminente naturalista y biólogo alemán, reconocido por la comunidad científica internacional por sus viajes y estudios los cuales revelaron la extraordinaria riqueza natural de las tierras del continente americano y de Cuba. Su nombre, Alejandro de Humboldt, se recuerda en una de las casas coloniales de La Habana Vieja, hoy convertida en museo, que rinde homenaje a sus investigaciones y a las ciencias naturales en general. Justo enfrente se encuentra un parque que lleva su nombre, donde hay un pequeño busto en bronce del científico como símbolo de gratitud a su memoria.
En Cuba Humboldt es conocido como el “segundo descubridor” porque durante su estancia en el país se dedicó a estudiar y describir los paisajes, la flora, la fauna y el clima cubanos, mostrando al mundo la singularidad de la isla y su riqueza natural.
El parque que lleva su nombre es un espacio abierto y sencillo que nos hace detenernos y querer quedarnos un rato disfrutando la tranquilidad del lugar. Allí es posible sentarse a descansar en alguno de los bancos de madera bajo la sombra de los árboles que adornan los alrededores, rodeados de la naturaleza que parecen custodiar la memoria del sabio alemán.
Después de un largo paseo por las calles de La Habana, llegar a esta esquina entre la Calle Oficios y Muralla resulta muy reconfortante. Estoy segura de que a Humboldt le habría encantado este pequeño espacio rodeado de árboles frondosos y una brisa fresca que nos alivia del calor del clima cubano. Es sin duda el lugar perfecto para descansar y contemplar esta parte de la ciudad con calma.
Además del busto de Alejandro de Humboldt, hay otras figuras escultóricas que convierten al sitio en un espacio no solo para el descanso sino también para el encuentro con la historia y la cultura. Estar en este parque que se encuentra muy cercano a la Plaza de San Francisco de Asis, rodeada de la hermosa arquitectura colonial con sus calles estrechas y adoquinadas y sus casas antiguas, es como un encuentro con otra época.
Este es un espacio muy agradable, y me detuve un buen rato a descansar y admirar la armonía entre naturaleza y arquitectura, a disfrutar de estos rincones de calma que encontramos muchas veces al caminar por la ciudad.
Espero que hayan disfrutado de este paseo y hayan podido aprender algo más sobre la historia de la Habana.
Un Saludo, ¡y hasta la próxima!
Llevaba tiempo sin ver estas calles tan hermosas desde mi última visita a la capital. ¿Gracias por llevarnos de viaje a lo sublime!
Gracias a ti por pasar y comentar.
Saludos!
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