El Capitolio
What the experts agree on
Built in 1929, this stunning neoclassical landmark dominates Havana's skyline with grand architectural scale and rich iconography. Now housing the Cuban Academy of Sciences, it's essential for understanding the city's pre-revolutionary grandeur.
“Since 1959 it has housed the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology.”
– Lonely Planet
"Havana's Capitolio was built in 1929 and is rich in iconography." Full review
"A stunning architectural work of grand scale." Full review