Heritage city Havana celebrates 500th anniversary

HAVANA - As Cuba's capital celebrates the 500th anniversary of its founding on Nov 16, 1519, residents and visitors alike are reflecting on what makes Havana unique.

"It has a captivating beauty in what can be seen and what cannot," said Havana historian Eusebio Leal.

Leal has been instrumental in the renovation of the city and its numerous colonial-era monuments, including the Morro Castle of the Three Kings, which dominates the entrance to the bay.