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An Old Square that looks like new [EN/ES]
English versión In Cuba, the first houses were built behind the walls that protected the city. At a time when pirate attacks were common, it was necessary to be as sheltered as possible. These houses were built close together, as if they were joined for greater protection, around a square where the life and commerce of the city took place. In Old H
The Cuban Capitol (Final Part III) [EN/ES]
English Version Greetings to all Architecture lovers. This is my third and last publication about the Havana Capitol. In my previous publications, I have shown you the wonders of the place and in this one I finish the tour showing you the rest of the halls. In my previous post I described what we found when we entered the central part of the Sal
A walk through history [EN/ES]
English versión Every time I walk around Havana I always find something interesting and surprising. This time, walking along the sidewalk of the Port Avenue, my attention was caught by a monument I had never noticed before. I immediately approached it to read what its plaque said and I was surprised to discover that it pays homage to the Cuban sail
Renewable Energies; "La Quinta de los Molinos" [EN/ES]
English Version 'The Quinta of the Mills' is a large garden inside the city, an oasis. It is not that the city lacks the green of the trees, I am pleased to live in a city where natural spaces are respected and where vegetation grows around the buildings, offering shade to the persons in the streets. However, Quinta de los Molinos is one of those p
A visit to the majestic Capitol of Habana (Part I)
There are places that provoke me to look at them with respect from a distance, places that seem somewhat unreachable. Many of these places are not in my country and, I suppose that for the time being they will remain unreachable. But there is one that is accessible, I am referring to the National Capitol of Cuba, which is the subject of my publica
Enjoying the Art; Carmen Montilla Galery [EN/ES]
English Version In the surroundings of one of the busiest squares in Old Havana, Cuba, we can enjoy, in addition to the beauty and architecture that surrounds the place, the plastic arts. Painting lovers can visit the Carmen Montilla Art Gallery, located on Oficios Street, very close to the majestic San Francisco de Asis Square. This gallery is
A walk of St. Francis of Asis Square [EN/ES]
English Version Walking through the streets of Havana's historic center is one of the tours I enjoy the most. Walking around here is to walk through streets that seem immune to the passage of time. I can imagine people walking through its streets with their eternal mixture of races and social classes; Spaniards, Creoles, mestizos and black slaves o
Fiñe Gallery; Colonial Architecture of Havana [EN/ES]
English Version The historical and oldest area of Havana is an actual testimony of Cuban colonial architecture that has been preserved to this day. Thanks in large part to the meticulous restoration to which this area of Old Havana has been subjected, it still preserves our historical heritage for the study and enjoyment of those of us who visit th
The José Martí Memorial Museum and its great Viewing Point
I have always had a respect for heights, standing on the edge of a high place and looking down makes me feel butterflies in my stomach. Although sometimes feeling a little adrenaline is revitalizing. Changing perspective and being able to see things in a different way is great, and I had the opportunity to experience this as I was able to see much
Visiting the Napoleonic Museum of Havana (II) [EN/ES]
English Version In my previous post in the community, I wrote about my visit to the Napoleonic Museum of Havana. That was the first part, since the place is very large and I decided to divide the visit. Now, I present the second publication of my tour. When we finished touring the second floor of the museum, we went up to the third floor. Here w
Visiting the Napoleonic Museum of Havana
Since I learned that in my country there is a museum that houses one of the largest collections of objects belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte, I did not want to miss the opportunity to visit it. The Napoleonic Museum is located in the Vedado district, next to the University of Havana, at 1159 San Miguel Street, Plaza de la Revolución municipality,
A visit to "La Quinta de los Molinos": Connecting with the nature [EN/ES]
English Version In this society with its dizzying technological development, there is a phenomenon that I hear more and more about and that many people experience to a greater or lesser extent: the disconnection with nature and the environment. The good news is that many people have become aware of this disconnection and more often, they seek to b