About
Antigua sede del gobierno en Cuba, este edificio neoclásico ahora alberga la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba. Construido en 1929 y semejante al Capitolio de Estados Unidos.
El Capitolio, also known as the National Capitol Building, stands at Paseo de Martí in Havana, Cuba. It is a neoclassical building that once served as the seat of government and is now home to the Cuban Academy of Sciences. Completed in 1929, it bears a clear resemblance to the US Capitol, and its white dome is one of the most recognisable silhouettes on the city's skyline.
What to expect
- Architecture: A classical facade, columns and a large dome that reward a slow look from the outside.
- Setting: It sits on the Paseo de Martí, a broad boulevard that makes a pleasant place to walk and get your bearings in central Havana.
- Purpose: The building is less a museum than a working institution, so visiting is best approached as a look at a landmark rather than a guided exhibition.
Planning your visit
El Capitolio is well suited to a short stop between other sights in the old city. Allow time to photograph the dome from several angles along the boulevard, then explore the surrounding streets. For practical details, the building can be reached by telephone at +53 7 861 5519, which is worth calling before you go if you want to confirm access or current arrangements.
