Havana was founded in the sixteenth century displacing Santiago de Cuba as the island's most important city when it became a major port for Atlantic shipping, particularly the Spanish treasure fleet. == History == === Founding of Havana === Havana was first visited by Spaniards during Sebastián de Ocampo's circumnavigation of the island in 1508.
Havana was founded in the sixteenth century displacing Santiago de Cuba as the island's most important city when it became a major port for Atlantic shipping, particularly the Spanish treasure fleet. == History == === Founding of Havana === Havana was first visited by Spaniards during Sebastián de Ocampo's circumnavigation of the island in 1508.
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