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Space to savor and live [EN/ES]
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
Grand Theatre oh Havana (Part II) [EN/ES]
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
Grand Theatre of Havana (Part I) [EN/ES]
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
Museum of Havana City [EN/ES]
English Version In the beginnings of the nascent Village of St. Christopher of Havana, as in the majority of the settlements created at the beginning of the Spanish colonial period in Cuba, the existence of a church was of great importance, since it was the spiritual centre of the city and therefore one of the most important places of the time. I
Havana Cathedral, a visit inside [EN/ES]
English Version The Havana Cathedral is one of the most emblematic constructions of Cuban architecture and a source of pride for the nation, having been declared a World Heritage Site. As a lover of my country's colonial architecture I have always wanted to explore the interior of this magnificent temple and it was not until recently that I was
Church of St. Thomas of Villanueva and St. Charbel [EN/ES]
English versión One of the things that excites me most about architecture is seeing valuable buildings restored. It is as if they are reborn, coming to life again. In this way their history takes on a much deeper meaning, connecting the past with the present and preserving their legacy. This is what I felt when I visited the church of Santo Tomás d
Palace of the Capitans General [EN/ES]
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
Miramar Trade Center, Architecture and Design [EN/ES]
English versión Greetings to all architecture lovers! I am pleased to be back to recover my rhythm of publications after some time without being able to do so. These last few months have been difficult, as we have faced several problems in the country that have hindered Internet connectivity. However, things have been getting better and I am very h
Museum The Royal Force Castle [EN/ES]
English Version My publication today is about the Castle of the Royal Force, a place that I have already shown you on another occasion, but only its exterior. This time I invite you to explore its interior, where you will find the Maritime Museum, a historical place where you can learn about the naval history of Cuba. This great stone fortress,
Museum of Fine Arts (II)
"The aim of art is not to represent the external appearance of things, but their inner meaning". - Aristotle." Architecture and the plastic arts are two sides of the same coin, both being conceived to amaze us with beauty. Museums, besides treasuring works of art, are themselves an artistic representation. Each museum is a unique work of art. In
Museum of Fine Arts of Havana (I)
So we went to see Art... This holiday I've made it a point to visit some of the museums in my city that I didn't know about or hadn't fully explored. However, many of them are quite far from where I live and the problems of public transport in the city, coupled with the oppressive summer heat, have made me postpone the outing on several occasions.
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