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El Capitolio: The Nacional Capitol
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  • Sharon
  • Updated By Sharon on June 20, 2003
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by Sharon
    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.

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    El Capitolio: Capitolio Nacional
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  • Updated By sunnywong on September 28, 2002
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by sunnywong
    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)

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    El Capitolio: El Capitolio Nacional
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  • GeoDenia
  • By GeoDenia on August 26, 2002
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by GeoDenia
    Before the Revolution this neighborhood was the city's red-light district, but today it is more a pale pastel - an area of badly rutted streets, near-feral dogs and clapped-out cars rusting away at the curbside. Most visitors tend to give the area a wide berth, preferring instead the jazzed-up comforts of Vedado or the iconic landmarks of Old Havana, but there's plenty to see in the centre. The monumental Capitolio Nacional dominates the area. Similar to the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, but richer in detail, it was the seat of the Cuban Congress until 1959 and now houses the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology. One of Havana's oldest cigar factories is along the west side of the Capitolio; some 400 workers handroll cigars here and it's possible to take a tour. A stroll by the Malecón, the seawall skirting Central Havana's northern boundary, is pleasant. Havana's Chinatown is in the area and open-air barbers and ad hoc markets all contribute to the lively atmosphere.

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    El Capitolio: Visit the 'Capitolio' inspired...
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  • By silvia-m.b on August 25, 2002
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by silvia-m.b
    Visit the 'Capitolio' inspired by the Washington one that was built in 1929. More than 90 meters!!!
    A big outside staircase where some photographers can take you a 'black and white' picture. Inside Capitolio you'll find the third statue under a roof more high (17 m.): A protective Minerva in bronze Republic's symbol

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    El Capitolio: Havana center: The Capitolio...
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  • By Joan58 on August 26, 2002
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by Joan58
    Havana center: The Capitolio National is an imposing building made of white marble. Inside there is a statue of Jupiter 17 metres high. It's an impressive view!!

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    El Capitolio: The Capitolio
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  • By janchan on August 25, 2002
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  • El Capitolio - Havana
    by janchan
    The Capitolio... a quite good copy of the more famous one in Washington DC. Recently they put an internet café inside.

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    El Capitolio: The Cuban Parliament - Looks nice but not too busy
    LondonKevster
  • By LondonKevster on March 20, 2004
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  • A great looking old place, full of history, doesn't get used too much these days but hey who cares

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  • Directions: You can't miss it....
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    El Capitolio: Impressive architecture
  • By yyzdxb on May 22, 2005
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  • At the last half an hour before hopping on the bus heading back to Varadero, we decided to take a quick tour iin the capitello.
    The architecture is so beautiful, some of the rooms still has their original furniture.
    We had a glimpse at the presidential room where Castro meets the other countries presidents.
    It also has the house of parliment and house of senate.
    You'll find a big tall statue right at the entrance.
    Thry charge 3 pesos for the tour inside the whole building and be prepared to spend at least an hour inside

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    El Capitolio: Capitolio libation
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  • By diosbelb on February 20, 2008
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  • If you want to go see Capitolio but are sick of entering old builings and paying money, go to the second floor restaurant terrace with view of Park and Cine Payret.
    They have a reasonable selection of Spanish, Chilean, and Cuban wines and you have to go into the Capitolio to use the bathroom. So take your time and try to duck out from the bathrrom babushkas to catch a glimpse of the interiors.

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    El Capitolio: Parliament de Cuba - Unused
    LondonKevster
  • By LondonKevster on March 20, 2004
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  • One nice old building, used to be busy, one careful owner, pretty quiet now. Very much sought after by the wrong crowd

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