the capitolio

the capitolio印象

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  StephanieL324

  Interesting story that Havana's capitol building had to be styled like Washington, DC's, but just a bit taller, which it is by 12 feet, we were told. El Capitolio, or National Capitol Building in Havana, was Cuba's capital until after the Cuban Revolution in 1959; it is now the Cuban Academy of Sciences.

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  travels4soccer

  Our first time visiting the Capitolio was 2009 and the building was closed because it was under construction but we were able to climb up the front stairs. We came back in 2015 and the building is still under construction. This time we couldn't even go near the building. It is all boarded up at the foot of the building with scaffoulds everywhere. I've seen wonderful pictures of the inside of this building. It's too bad that it is closed.

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  JnTaz

  Havana is a striking visual experience for a tourist. In Havana there are multiple examples of architecture spanning hundreds of years of European influences. The Capital Building hammers home the contrasts of the Cuban nation as it stands towering over a people who exist only barely well enough to live. It is a stark reminder of a time when those that ruled were excited and their pride let them thrust their capital into competition with the rest of the developing world. The costs then to build in this fashion and now to renovate and maintain speak volumes about the investments of art and architecture versus the demands of social welfare. The balance of Cuban social structure is as fragile as this Capitol Building in all it's former glory and a future as uncertain for both.

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  Dalaroe

  Impressing building in Havana city center. It is said to be slightly larger than the Capitolium in Washington DC. Unfortunately it was closed for renovation so we could not get inside.

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  TravelingMac60

  I have been to Habana 4 times in the last 5 years and the Capitolio has always been closed for renovations. While it looks like some progress is being made-- scaffolding is now around the dome-- I think I'll wait 5 years before trying to see it. Maybe the renovations will be done then!

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  Aidyh

  When we visited the building was closed for renovation, a lot of scaffolding on the front of it as we'll so hard to get a good look and take a wander around the groundsStill this is a fine example of a building

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  AviFeldman

  Impressive from the outside, close for renovations so not available to go inside . A famous landmark, next to it nice park honoring American leaders.

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  Tobagomagik

  We were able to see it from the outside but entry has been prohitbed for some time. We were told that in a year or two it may reopen again and definitely would be worth a visit. All the same, it is an astounding presence in old havana and with the old cars close by, it makes it a great site for some excellent photos.

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  Balo66

  Although currently being refurbished and renovated the Capital Building is reminiscent of the Capital Building in Washington, DC. It stands resplendent amongst the other buildings in the surrounding area and has some amazingly detailed facades and frescoes. I can only hope that it is open for viewing the next time I visit Cuba.

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  manunited45

  Truly a major architectural piece that is in the process of being restored hence we could not get in, but if you can you should. Truly glorious similar to house of congress in the USA.