Alain Robert scales Havana hotel - in pictures

Daredevil French climber Alain Robert, known as Spiderman, heads to the Habana Libre hotel in Havana before climbing 22 floors of the hotel in 28 minutes Photograph: STR/AFP/Getty Images

Robert makes his way up the side of the hotel Photograph: STR/AFP/Getty Images

Robert holds on to a 20th-floor railing as he pauses to wave to tourists and onlookers below during his ascent Photograph: Franklin Reyes/AP

Tourist and locals watch as Robert scales the Habana Libre hotel without using ropes or a safety net Photograph: Franklin Reyes/AP

Robert waves to spectators during his climb Photograph: Stringer/Reuters

The daredevil looks down as he scales the Habana Libre hotel Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP

Robert hoists himself on to the 21st floor Photograph: Franklin Reyes/AP

Curious tourists and locals watch from below as Robert clings to the side of the building Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP

Robert reaches into his chalk bag as he scales the wall Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP

Robert celebrates after reaching his goal Photograph: STR/AFP/Getty Images

Robert approaches the top of the hotel Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP

Robert, wrapped in a Cuban flag, flashes a double thumbs-up on the roof of the Habana Libre hotel after scaling the 27-story building Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP