Museo de la Ciudad (Museum of the City)Built in 1791, the stately Baroque residence of Cuba's colonial
governors and former Presidential Palace, the Palace of the
Captains General stands as an impressive sight on the Plaza de
Armas and is now the repository for the city's museum collections.
The museum's displays and exhibits tell the tale of Havana, from
its founding to the present day, including rooms devoted to the
Cuban wars for national independence. The colourful Hall of Flags
contains the original Cuban flag, as well as a number of others
used by the Spanish colonial government. There are also exhibits
relating to archaeology, folklore and weaponry, and an art
collection that includes porcelain, paintings and furniture of
historic value and great beauty.
Address: Calle Tacón, Plaza de Armas, Habana Vieja
Telephone: (0)7 612876
Transportation: TurBus to Playas del Este
Opening Time: Open daily, from 9am to 6pm
Admission: CUC$3 (excluding historical room sets); CUC$4 (including
a guide and all exhibition areas). Cameras: CUC$2 |
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