fusterlandia

Great and unique place to visit. Apart from Gaudi in Barcelona, you'll never see anything like this pace. Well worth a visit.

I'd heard this would be a highlight of our trip but when we pulled up to the house, all I could say was OMG. What a creative, fascinating, mind-boggling place! Everywhere you look there's something amazing to see. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the 'souvenirs' are incredibly pricey. Painted tiles start at $30 and small 'originals' at $80.

worth a look, a whole community done up in mosaics, very colourful and creative.Take at least 30 minutes for a walkabout.

Fusterlandia was included as part of our itinerary on my most recent People-to-People trip sponsored by Cuba Explorer. My intimate group of 14, along with our most esteemed and stellar guide, ventured out last Thursday, the day to which I had looked forward. Once our bus had turned the corner, we were all amazed and mesmerized. Jose Fuster had recreated a fanciful neighborhood along with his own dwelling of titles and unusual shapes. We were greeted by the son of the artist who gave us a brief, brief orientation; afterwards it was off to observe, to photograph, to view the gallery and make purchases only to be brought into another world. Once we'd done our viewing and meandering and being "caught up" in Jose Luster's world, we sat outside at a round table and had lunch family style. The sun was ablaze; our energy and appetites piqued, and as I dined with the others, I reflected and basqued in the surroundings which encapsulated me! If one is in Habana, Cuba, do make it a point to visit Fusterlandia. I'm glad that I was able to partake in this experience, and when I manage to return to Habana, I shall return to one of Cuba's most honored and talented artist's residence of vast creativeness!

Charming and whimsical mosaic decorated home and neighborhood. Worth the short and interesting taxi ride outside Havana, passing embassies and one of the Castros' government compounds. I am surprised that not more folks are familiar with this area.

Hard to believe that a single artist could have done all this - his house is surreal and the other 12 houses he touched are fun to look at as well.In creativity it competes with Gaudi's art in Barcelone (obviously in a Cuban environment).Maybe not a must if you have only two days in Havana, but if there is more time, I recommend it!

I enjoyed Fusterlandia more than many of the Gaudi works that I saw in Barcelona. I also very much appreciated hearing the story of how Fuster used his artwork to repair neighbors leaking roofs. The whimsical shapes and bright colors will bring a smile to anyone's face.

Driving toward Fuster's house in this Havana neighborhood we quickly understood what our guide was talking about when he said Fuster not only turned his home into an art space but he has decorated the whole area around him. Houses, fences, gates were covered with colorful tiles and mosaics depicting flowers, animals, seascapes, trees and more...and also featuring the words of famous authors. Fuster was inspired by Gaudi's work in Barcelona and the similarity is amazing. Both are clever, beautiful, entertaining and wonderfully astonishing. Fuster's home is a sight onto itself. From entering the front gate to climbing to the roof there is a piece of art at every turn and on every surface. And it all fits together in way that is very pleasing to the eye.We were glad to have ample time to wander around and take in all this delight!

We loved our visit to Fusterlandia and enjoyed seeing how the artist not only spruced up his house, but those of the neighborhood. It is a nice way to disguise the decaying buildings of Havana. The mosaics are whimsical, the artist's skill was very good, and his sense of humor shows through his art. I only wish that he would have had some small art projects for sale to purchase.

This is a visually stunning area to visit. Fuster managed to convince his neighbors to make the area a mosaic masterpiece. This is so worth a visit. Food and drinks available at the Fuster house. The Gaudi Oark in Barcelona pales in comparison.

As a person who has a kitchen that I designed and did myself with smashed tiles surrounding Picasso and Miro painted tiles, I loved this place. I only wished I had the skill to make pictures aka mosaics with my tiles. What an imagination and along with the modern aspect was a very practical walkway and staircase.However, this is a personal thing I love so maybe it isn't for you.

Having recently been in Barcelona we particularly enjoyed this massive creative display of mosaics, but we would have loved it even if we hadn't seen Gaudi's handiwork. Fuster out does Gaudi with his fanciful creations. This wasn't originally on our itinerary but we heard about it while we were traveling and the guide agreed to add it to our destinations. So glad we got to see it.

I have visited Cuba 3 times on escorted educational/cultural tours for Americans and each trip has included a visit to the art studio/home of Jose Fuster, known as the Picasso of Cuba. He has decorated not only his own property much but many of the homes in the surrounding neighborhood with mosaics. This offers some great photo ops. Most of his paintings sell for thousands of dollars but tiles & empty rum bottles featuring whimsical designs are priced at an affordable 25-45 CUC's. During my last visit in November of 2014 I bought a watercolor of an underwater scene that cost 16 CUC's.It probably took Fuster 15 minutes to complete,but at least I have an original Fuster!

Cuban guy goes mad with tiles through out his house and half the street in a mildly interesting way.

I've never been to any place like it. Mr. Fuster began working in tiles and broken china and has created a magical house and yard filled with mystical images. He's gone outside the boundaries of his property and donates these unique art sculptures to decorate the home of his neighbors. A must visit while in Havana.