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English Version Very close to the bay of Havana, under the pavement and the avenues, remains of the ancient city have been found. If we walk through this area, behind the Cathedral of Havana, we discover in open pits under the avenue pieces of rock and walls of the rampart that belonged to the Villa, when it was still a city that cautiously hid b

English Version For the people who were at the port of Havana in the 17th century, the dynamics and movement of the place were very common, with ships entering or leaving the bay with crew members from other parts of the world. It was common to see commercial vessels coming from the Americas and making a stopover on their way to Europe, and with

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 Version Public spaces are always well received by people. A park as a place to relax, enjoy the tranquillity and be surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere is always a pleasant experience. There are many such parks in Cuba, but one of the most attractive, visited and frequented is undoubtedly the Parque de la Fraternidad Americana, located i

English Version ‘Who does not know is like he who does not see’, so goes a popular saying that I have heard many times since I was a child. And that phrase came true on my most recent visit to Old Havana, a place I always like to return to, attracted by the architectural wonders that preserve the city's culture. The legends of the streets and bu

English Version The city of Havana is home to one of the most beautiful museums in the country, where an important part of the memory, culture and history of Cuba and its capital is treasured. It is located in the former Palace of the Captains General, now the City Museum. Here are preserved a great number of important objects that are necessary to

English versión In the Plaza de Armas, the first one founded in Havana when it was just a small village with few inhabitants, stands the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales (Palace of the Captains General). This majestic building was the place of residence of the governor who ruled the island during colonial times, who was the representative of the

English Version Despite having visited Old Havana several times, there are always things that I missed. Even after having visited a place, I always leave with the feeling that I missed something. For example, in the Plaza Vieja (Old Square), a place I have visited several times, it was only on this last visit that I discovered the sculpture on one

Greetings to all Architecture lovers Today I will take you on a tour around a castle. Yes, a 16th century castle, which is located in downtown Old Havana, and is the oldest fortress preserved in Cuba. I will tell you about The Castle of the Royal Force, a marvel of colonial architecture, one of the buildings that have survived the passage of time a