Crumbling facades in pastel colors stand along the streets, parked vintage cars evoke times past, live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana. The Cuban capital, located on the Florida Strait, has passed through several identities: a Spanish colonial settlement, gangster rule in the 1930s, glamor in the 1950s, the Cuban Revolution and, more recently, a cultural renaissance. Havana's bold, provocative approach to art, cuisine and entertainment - as well as an eclectic mix of African, French, Spanish, and North American influences - including a variety of architectural styles from the 16th century to the present day, give this epic city a unique feel. legendary status on a par with the world's largest cities.