El Capitolio, Neoclassical government building in Centro Habana, Cuba
The National Capitol features a monumental dome rising 92 meters, white limestone facades, and six Doric columns at its main entrance with 55 granite steps.
The construction of the Capitol, commissioned by President Gerardo Machado, began in 1926 and required over 5,000 workers to complete in May 1929.
The Hall of Lost Steps contains the 15-meter bronze Statue of the Republic, weighing 30 tons, which represents the protective virtue of Cuban people.
Visitors can access the National Capitol from Monday to Saturday between 10:30 and 22:00, with guided tours available for 4 CUC or self-guided visits for 3 CUC.
Under the central dome lies a 25-carat diamond marking kilometer zero for all Cuban roads, originally belonging to the last Russian Tsar Nicholas II.
Location: Havana
Inception: May 20, 1929
Official opening: 1927
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, neoclassicism
Fee: Yes
Address: 422 Paseo de Martí (Paseo del Prado) 10200 La Habana
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:00
Phone: +5378603411
GPS coordinates: 23.13528,-82.35944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
Cuban landscapes combine colonial buildings in Havana, beaches in Varadero, and tobacco fields in Valle de Viñales. The capital displays historic structures like the Capitol, Gran Teatro, and Morro fortress. The coastal regions present white sand beaches and clear waters.
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
The monuments in central Havana showcase Spanish colonial military, religious, and civil architecture. The 16th-century fortifications protect the port, while baroque religious buildings and neoclassical palaces line the cobbled squares. Museums, theaters, and cultural centers occupy former administrative and industrial buildings.
Granma
669 m
Museum of the Revolution
766 m
Gran Teatro de La Habana
219 m
Bacardi Building
446 m
National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba
596 m
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
1.1 km
Manzana de Gómez
342 m
Parque Central, Havana
258 m
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón
1 km
Palacio de Aldama
388 m
Old Town Square
970 m
Fuente de la India
249 m
Iglesia Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje
395 m
Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagás
168 m
Abdallah Mosque
1.1 km
Teatro Tacón
219 m
Palacio del Segundo Cabo
1.1 km
Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Havana
879 m
Royal Bank of Canada building
772 m
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural Cubana
596 m
José Martí House Museum
838 m
Students' Monument
1.1 km
La Merced Church
1.1 km
Statue of Jose Marti
259 m
Juan Clemente Zenea Monument
1.1 km
Albear Monument
337 m
Prado y Colón Boulevard
402 m
Palacio de la Marquesa de Villalba, Havana
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Nostalgia for the past. Very beautiful remnants of a fine Hispanic architecture. Do not hesitate to engage with the Cubans; you will emerge enriched and admiring.
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