#architecture

English Version In this post I want to show an exceptional place, a place that never fails to amaze me with everything it conveys, starting with the beauty of its architecture, the privileged view from where it is located, and all the history it treasures which I can witness every time I visit it. Declared a National Monument, the Hotel Nacional

English Version One of the characteristics that distinguish us from other animals is our ability to feel pleasure. One of those pleasures that we have elevated to an art form is eating. Although feeding ourselves is essential for life, we humans perceive food as something that goes beyond the simple need to satisfy our hunger; for us, eating has a

English Version There are places that not only call us to rest or to the carefree stroll, but also call us to stop, and to contemplate their surroundings. Such is the case of Prado Promenade, one of the most emblematic spaces of Old Havana. If you ever walk along this Boulevard, do not limit yourself to crossing it. Take a moment to look up and im

English Version The Alicia Alonso National Theatre is a true jewel of Cuban architecture, both for its stunning façade and its impressive interior design. This publication is the second part of a [previous] one where I described the imposing beauty of its exterior and its grand foyer. On this occasion, I come to narrate and show you its third lev

English versión As I write this publication, a small fragment of a Cuban song comes to mind that speaks of the way in which heroes are remembered: ‘Heroes are remembered without tears...’. And what better way to keep their memory alive than by erecting a monument in their honour, a sculpture that reminds us of the greatness of their deeds and the

English Version Ballet and architecture are two artistic expressions which, although linked by art, seem somewhat distant from each other. Architecture with its firm structures embodies strength and density, while ballet is the opposite, being ethereal and delicate. However, as I mentioned at the beginning, both have art as a link, which connects

English Version Monuments represent and keep collective history alive, reminding us of important moments that have occurred in a country or region. Through their design and meaning they tell us about events that marked eras and help us to connect with the past in order to know and learn from it. That is why the Monument in honour of the eight med

English Version In Havana, Cuba, in the park in front of the former Presidential Palace (seat of the Cuban government in the last century and now the Museum of the Revolution) there is a sculpture that for me is one of the most moving and beautiful dedicated to the National Hero, José Martí Pérez. This equestrian work of the Cuban hero recre

On the shore of the bay of Havana, and looking out over the years and history towards the sea, stands the small castle of San Salvador de la Punta, with its walled walls built of heavy stone blocks. This imposing building, guarded by ancient cannons that once protected the entrance to the city, forms part of the group of fortresses designed to de

English version In the vicinity of the Capitol of Havana, and very close to the Parque de la Fraternidad, there is a somewhat atypical construction within the colonial environment that surrounds it, with a design that is different from anything else that can be seen in its surroundings, and this singularity is precisely what makes it stand out in

English Version Monuments give continuity to noble acts because they act as palpable symbols of values such as courage, solidarity and justice. Through their presence they convey lessons of humanity and humility. They are structures that not only honour past deeds, but also motivate us to follow the virtues they represent. In the Necrópolis de Co

English Versión Right at the highest point of the village of Arroyo Arenas, in the municipality of La Lisa in Havana, Cuba, stands a church known by all the residents of the place as La Iglesia de Arroyo Arenas (The Church of Arroyo Arenas). Located in the highest part of the village, its bell tower is visible from the main avenue and from differ