El Capitolio, Havana

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reminio 91 reviews

National capitolio is faithful copy of Capitol of Washington.The gates is from bronze and the bas-reliefs are scenes of Cuban history up to 1929. Inside the luxurious decor you impresses,as the enormous statue of Amerindis.

Updated Jul 14, 2004

Address: Paseo de Marti (Prado)

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Some Extra Tips for the Capitolio
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joernme 121 reviews

1. Wait for rain and watch the kids slide down the long and steeply descending walls along the stairs up to the Capitolio.

2. Take a seat in the cafý of the Capitolio. You get good tea and coffee, nice atmosphere and most importantly have a great view over the big square in front of the capitolio. Also every once in a while at least I needed a rest from being approached all the time ý you can sit back and relax for a moment without being talked to, also nice after a day in the city, believe me.

Written Apr 19, 2004

Address: Paseo de Marti (Prado)

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Visit the Capitolio
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joernme 121 reviews

One of the main sites. Buy a ticket and go inside, it?s worth it. The contrast between inside and outside life is almost shocking, especially if you go outside again to enter the ?real world?. You can even enter the parliaments session rooms and take your seat on the seat of ?El Comandante?. Nobody really looks where you are going so you can sneak behind many doors or catch a glimpse where you probably were not supposed to.

Written Apr 19, 2004

Address: Paseo de Marti (Prado)

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The Cuban Capitol
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Luchonda 2339 reviews
The Cuban Capitolio

Plaza Central - the Capitol - worth to visit.
Inaugurated in 1929 by dictator Gerardo Machado - a copy of the Capitol in DC Washington - builded in 3 years time for a unreasonable cost.
You will find a huge library of Cuban History
and a scenery of the Parlement.
And behind this monument you will find (The real fabricia de tabacos Partagas)- an elegant red and cream colored building !

Updated Jan 8, 2004

Address: Plaza Central - centro Old Habana and Prado

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Visiting Central Park Area - El Capitolio
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Luchonda 2339 reviews
Cuba's Capitol

Visiting this area is unavoidable when you visit Cuba
It is the center of Old Havana and a copy of the Washington Capitol
Nice to see the olden goldies in front - taxi's and old glory of the American period.There are many local bars in this area !

Updated Nov 16, 2003

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Capitol
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aramat 500 reviews
Capitol

The Capitol is a very impressive building, a replica of the Capitol in Washington DC, built between 1926-1929. It was the home of the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic. As having such a representation seemed unnecessary after the revolution, since 1959 it houses the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment. It is open for tourists - we could walk around on our own, but the chambers were closed, had to opened by a guide (expecting a tip, of course). Several little painting exhibitions were shown in the building, with paintings for sale (I bought a nice "ecological" painting of Old Havana by Ernesto Gonzales).

Updated Sep 8, 2003

Address: Paseo de Marti

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El Capitolio: Old white & Black little pics
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BarbieGirl 1285 reviews
Old pics

El Capitolio - Nice cubans can make you little old white & Black pics as souvenir for 1 dollar....well the quality of the pics is not particularly good but it's nice to see how these old ancient cameras still work!

Updated Aug 31, 2003

Address: El Capitolio

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The Nacional Capitol
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The Nacional Capitol (El Capityolio) is a very impressive building which no doubt reminds of the white house... ! It was built in 1929.
This is one of the most popular places to visit in Havana Just make sure to check the tours time in order not to miss it.

Updated Jun 20, 2003

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Replica of the Washington DC Capitol
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Soozay 52 reviews
Capitolo

Located in Central Havana this building called the Capitolo was inaugurated in 1929. It's taller than the capitol in Washington DC. This was the home of government until 1959. Today this building houses the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment but is open for tours. You can also see the former government chambers and the library.

Written Mar 22, 2003

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Capitolio Nacional
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sunnywong 2410 reviews

CAPITOLIO NACIONAL, a replica of Washington's Capitol, which was opened in 1929. Its elegant dome at some 91 meters, can be seen from many areas of Havana.
It is open to the public and worth a tour (Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 9am-12pm)

Written Feb 25, 2003

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