El Capitolio

Top 4% of attractions in Havana
8/10

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.

3 expert reviews

“Since 1959 it has housed the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Library of Science and Technology.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"Havana's Capitolio was built in 1929 and is rich in iconography." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"A stunning architectural work of grand scale." Full review


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