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Museum
of the City of Havana
Museums and Art Galleries - Old City of Havana Regions of Cuba - Travel Guide The Museum of the City is located in the Palace of the Captains General, the stately baroque residence of the colonial governors of Cuba for more than 100 years and the most impressive building on the Plaza de Armas (the former Parade Grounds). Built in 1791, the palace was the seat of colonial power until 1898, when the Republic was created. Between 1902 and 1920, it was the official residence of the Presidents of the Republic, and from 1920 to 1950, the headquarters of the City Government of Havana. The museum's collections provide a panoramic view of the history of the city from its founding to the present. Its most important rooms are devoted to the Cuban wars for national independence. The "Hall of Flags" contains the original Cuban flag and the flag flown by Carlos Manuel de Cespedes when he began the first War of Independence in 1868, as well as a number of flags used by the Spanish colonial government in Cuba. The art collection contains objects, paintings, porcelain, silver, bronze items and furniture of great historical value and beauty. Collections:
Open:Tuesday to Saturday: 11:30 am
to 5:00 pm.
Updated August
20, 2000
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