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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
National Capitol of Cuba, an architectural jewel (II) [EN/ES]
English Version Greetings to all Architecture lovers. In my Previous Post in the community, I wrote about the National Capitol of Cuba, a national symbol of which we Cubans are proud because of the beauty and history of this admirable building. In this article I continue narrating my visit, this time showing parts of the interior, such as the emble
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
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,
Visiting the Pharmacy Museum Taquechel [EN/ES]
English Version Pharmacies or apothecaries, as they were known in Havana in previous centuries, were not only known for offering medicines and other necessary products, but many of them also stood out for their beautiful and elegant interior design. In this article, I am going to refer to one of these establishments, its name: The Taquechel Pharmac
A visit to the Triton Hotel in Cuba
Greetings to all Architecture lovers! Today I want to share with you my writing about the Triton Hotel, also known as the Neptuno - Triton Hotel complex. This hotel, which belongs to the Cuban hotel chain Grand Caribe, has a three-star category and is located on 3rd Avenue and 74th Street, in the Reparto de Miramar, in the western part of the Cuban
The "House of Friendship": Architecture and Romance
Greetings to all! Whenever I visit the Vedado neighborhood, one of my favorite places because of its beautiful mansions and impressive architecture, I pass in front of a big house that attracts me a lot. Currently, this house is the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. Every time I asked if I could enter I received a
Decorative Arts Museum of Havana (II)
Greetings to all! This publication is a continuation of my previous writing, in which I described a part of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Havana, the capital of Cuba. This museum is a beautiful mansion that belonged to Countess María Luisa Gómez Mena and was converted into a museum in 1964, after its owner left the country definitively. It house
Decorative Arts Museum of Havana
Over the years, Cuba has gone through different stages and social and economic systems. We have gone from slavery to capitalism and, later, to socialism, but it is not about economics or politics what my post is about, it is still a post about Architecture, I just wanted to give the data to refer to the way in which the level and way of life of Cub
National Hotel of Cuba: Celebration! [EN/ES]
▶️ Watch on 3Speak English Version 🇬🇧 Greetings to the whole Architecture community. Today I want to share with you a place I went to a few days ago to celebrate a very special occasion: my birthday 🎊! And for this I went to the Hotel National of Cuba, to spend a special moment with my family. National Hotel of Cuba ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This five-star h
The House of Green Gables: An architectural and historical treasure
Discovering fascinating places is something that always excites me, but I enjoy it even more if those places, in addition to their architecture, have captivating stories that make them unique. Architecture, as an expression of the fine arts, moves us and awakens feelings of awe and admiration. To contemplate a place and be amazed by its beauty and