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The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is the former official residence of the governors (Captains General) of Havana. Located on the eastern side of the Plaza de Armas in Old Havana it is home to the Museum of the City of Havana (Museo de la Ciudad). It houses exhibitions of art and historical artefacts and many of the rooms are preserved with their original Colonial decoration.
Finally completed in 1792, the building originally housed the governor's residence and a prison, as well as being used as the meeting place for the city council, as the original council offices in Plaza San Francisco had been badly damaged by a hurricane in 1768. The prison, located in the west wing, was closed in 1834.
Finally completed in 1792, the building originally housed the governor's residence and a prison, as well as being used as the meeting place for the city council, as the original council offices in Plaza San Francisco had been badly damaged by a hurricane in 1768. The prison, located in the west wing, was closed in 1834.
After a rare rain shower.
The tranquil courtyard.
Restored rooms.
Using the EM-1's built in "tripod".
And in case Ed's looking. . . .
The tranquil courtyard.
Restored rooms.
Using the EM-1's built in "tripod".
And in case Ed's looking. . . .
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