Havana — Crowds watch from the ground as French daredevil Alain Robert scales the Habana Libre hotel Monday without ropes or a safety net. Robert reached the top of the 27-story building in 30 minutes.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Ramon Espinosa / Pool
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Havana — Alain Robert dangles from the side of the Habana Libre hotel as spectators take photos from balconies above. Robert has climbed more than 100 of the world's tallest buildings, including what is currently the world’s tallest building -- the 2,717 foot Burj Khalifa in Dubai -- as well as the Empire State Building and Golden Gate Bridge.
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Havana — French daredevil Alain Robert looks down as he nears the top of the Habana Libre hotel. Robert said his main concern before the climb was that the building’s brittle facade might break off.
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Havana — Tourist and locals watch and cheer as French daredevil Alain Robert scales the Habana Libre hotel without using ropes or a safety net.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Franklin Reyes / Associated Press
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Havana — Alain Robert clings to a railing on the 20th floor as he pauses to wave to tourists and onlookers below during his ascent to the top of the Habana Libre hotel.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Franklin Reyes / Associated Press
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Havana — Alain Robert grabs some powdered chalk from a bag on his waist as he scales the Habana Libre hotel.
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Havana — Alain Robert balances on a balcony railing while pausing to wave to onlookers below during his ascent to the top of the Habana Libre hotel.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Franklin Reyes / Associated Press
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Havana — Alain Robert waves a Cuban flag on the rooftop of the Habana Libre hotel after scaling the 27-story building in 30 minutes without using ropes or a safety net.
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Ramon Espinosa / Pool
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Havana — Free climber Alain Robert, known as "Spider-Man," speaks to reporters in front of the Habana Libre hotel on Monday before scaling the Cuban landmark.
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Havana — Alain Robert looks over the edge of the roof of the Habana Libre hotel on Friday in preparation for Monday's climb.
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Havana — Alain Robert practices climbing a section of the Habana Libre hotel on Friday in a rehearsal for his ascent of the 27-floor building on Monday..
PHOTOGRAPH BY: Ramon Espinosa / Associated Press
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