Experts' Choice Award Palacio De Los Capitanes Generales
What the experts agree on
This stunning 18th-century baroque palace on Plaza de Armas showcases colonial Cuba's grandeur through its ornate architecture and quarried stone façade. Once home to Cuba's governors, it stands as a masterpiece of the era's military and political
“At the western end of the Plaza de Armas is the former residence of the men who governed Cuba.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Built on the site of Havana's original church, this extravagant 18th-century building is a textbook example of Cuban baroque architecture, hewn out of rock from the nearby San Lázaro quarries." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"On the west side of Plaza de Armas, this 18C palace symbolising the military force of the colonial power and later of the republic's presidency is a fine example of the splendours of the Baroque style." Full review
National Geographic
