Category Archives: Havana on the inside

Havana on the inside

The Capitol of Havana

The Capitol of Havana is a majestic building, from which we, who live in this city, feel proud. At present, this construction is under a very important restoration in charge of the Havana City Historian Office, which- in due time-will give back its original splendor.

Byzantine Jewel in Havana

A small chapel in the style of the Byzantine architecture adds to the numerous works of art that treasure Old Havana, turned space of convergence and universal culture.

The forgotten history of Pontoon “Romney” in Havana

It is most probable that not many inhabitants of Havana know about the fact that in broad period of Spanish Colonial campaign, a complete detachment of soldiers, belonging to the Regiment of Free Negroes from the British West Indies, under the command of a Lieutenant of the Royal Navy, were on board a warship from […]

La Punta: A fortress turned into a museum

San Salvador de La Punta Museum, which is strategically located at the entrance to the channel into the harbor, in Havana; had been used as a fortress during the colonial times. Nowadays, it is considered to be a patrimonial, historical and cultural spot.

Myths, stories and legends from Havana: the double three domino

Playing dominoes is a deeply rooted tradition in Havana. That’s why; people use to play this game with their friends and neighbors in their spare time; but, as far as we know, Havana is the only place where a dominoes game has been associated with funeral arts.