Capitol of Havana, a place of indispensable visit

Capitolio de La Habana

What traveler who has visited Cuba and enjoyed its tours of Havana has not known the Capitol of Havana? This central building is one of the maximum exponents of the neoclassical architecture of the city. For this reason, most visitors come to Cuba with the interest visit to the Capitol of Havana in mind, which boasts great history among their walls since it was built during Machado’s government.

Celebración de la 11 Bienal de La Habana

Hay artistas que hacen arte un día y son buenos. Hay otros que hacen arte un año y son mejores. Hay quienes hacen arte muchos años y son muy buenos. Pero están los que hacen arte para la bienal: esos son los imprescindibles.

Lázaro Brecht. Galería I-MEIL: Nota de prensa, 1 de mayo de 2012, por Lázaro Saavedra[1]

Sin dudas, la 11 Bienal de La Habana es el acontecimiento cultural más importante que actualmente se celebra en Cuba. Precisamente artistas imprescindibles fueron convocados a dicho evento, para celebrar por todo lo alto la fiesta del arte contemporáneo en Cuba. Hoy Havana Unique los invita a dar un breve recorrido por aquellas muestras más relevantes de la Bienal, según la crítica especializada en artes visuales de nuestro país.

Dodge Brothers in La Habana

Dodge

At present, Havana is a historical city for the conservation of its architectural jewels and also for the cars that drive around the city. Cuba is famous not only for its typical Cuban food and its paladares, but also for its American cars, also known as “almendrones”. The visitors cannot miss taking a picture to the deluxe antique cars, authentic museums on wheels. These automobiles, many of which already areover seventy years, are part of the daily life of the Cuban. 

Hostal Los Frailes

Lobby Hostal Los Frailes

Enigmatic, intimate, comfortable; cross the threshold of its door, kept by one of its copper friars, you will immediately feel the charm and the well-being that causes the exquisite design of its magnificent interiors. Former residence of Marquis and Captain Don Pedro Claudio Duquesne, once visited by the finest of Cuban and foreign society, has become today the perfect place to enjoy the voice of silence in the quiet afternoons of the old city.

Havana’s Architecture Tour

Balcón colonial

The Cuban architecture is characterized by its eclecticism. In the city of Havana, you can enjoy many architectural styles, such as neoclassicism, baroque, arte deco and art nouveau. All of these styles are a beautiful architectural mixture, known as eclecticism. If you like to take pictures and enjoy urban landscapes, with this specialized tour Havana Unique makes your dreams come true.

Tropicana, the best music and dance show in Cuba

Tropicana Cabaret

Today, Havana Unique would like to recommend one of the most emblematic places in Havana: The Tropicana Cabaret. If you want to enjoy one of the most exciting shows in Cuba, a show made the Cuban way, grandiose by its refinement and distinction, you must visit this space of “the culture of the rhythm”, as the eminent Cuban Fernando Ortiz named it.

Renta una Fantasia