To get Havana back from the British, Spain gave Florida to Britain.

Havana was captured by the British during the Seven Years’ War, beginning in 1762 and causing a rapid change in Cuban society.

By the middle of the 18th century, Havana was the third largest city in the Americas (even more populous than New York).

By the 17th century, Havana had become one of the main shipbuilding centres.

Unfortunately ¼ of the European population in Havana felt the effects of the Yellow fever epidemic in 1649. By the 17th century, Old Havana had expanded rapidly with lots of new buildings made of wood.From 1592 onward, Havana was referred to as the “Key to the New World and Rampart of the West Indies”.Havana was given the title of “City” by the Spanish King Philip II.Havana’s trade and agriculture sectors thrived in the 16th century due to its prominence as a trading port ships from all over the New World brought imports to Havana which boosted their manufacturing and agriculture sectors.French corsair Jacques de Sores burned Havana down in 1555, which prompted the Spanish Crown to pour money into building a fortress to counteract them and exert more control over trade with the West Indies.Havana originally began as a trading port, but due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, it was prone to looting and raiding by pirates, buccaneers, and French corsairs (a term synonymous with pirate).Havana was given its name by a Spanish conquistador by the name of Panfilo de Narvaez.The Spanish established settlements along the north coast between 15.Old Havana was founded by the Spanish in 1519, and is now the capital city, largest city, and the leading commercial centre in Cuba.See the fact file below for more information on the Old Havana or alternatively, you can download our 23-page Old Havana worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Old Havana became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

It is known for its bright colors and rich cultural heritage.

It is one of the 15 municipalities in Havana, and contains the core of the original city of Havana. Old Havana encompasses the downtown area of Havana, Cuba. Download the Old Havana Facts & Worksheets.

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