Friday, March 6, 2015

Palace of Captain-generals (1776), Havana

  The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is the former official residence of the governors (Captains General) of Havana, Cuba. Located on the eastern side of the Plaza de Armas in Old Havana it is home to the Museum of the City of Havana (Museo de la Ciudad). It houses exhibitions of art and historical artefacts and many of the rooms are preserved with their original Colonial decoration.
  • Original Name: "Palacio de los Capitanes Generales"
  • Country: Republic of Cuba
  • Year: 1985
  • Subject: Architecture
  • Estimated cost: 30 с. (at the rate of exchange 1985)
  • Number of catalogue Michel: CU 2977