The Cuban Capitol. Havana - a city that froze in time

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Cuba – a small country that stopped time itself. Surprisingly, despite the proximity to the United States, this state does not support States with friendly relations, which is reflected in the country itself. The Cuban economy is hard to call developed, there were no incredibly expensive hotels, artificial Islands Grand or even well-developed tourist industry. Cuba attracts tourists not it.

All go to the city of Havana. The Capitol – this is one of the most beautiful Cuban destinations, but not the only one. In this country it is unusual. Architecture, cars and even the locals – it is a unique example of integration of different cultures.

Capitol Havana

Caribbean Babylon

The Capital of Cuba is Havana, and the people and it is called the Caribbean Babylon. By Cuban standards, it is the most developed and highly populated city. Its population is about 2 million people that is 20% of the total population. Surprisingly, almost all of them are the ancestors of the Spaniards settled the island and founded the colony. Every person dreams to see with my own eyes, as in isolated country to penetrate a foreign culture, should be sent to Havana. The Capitol – is the center of attention most of the tourists, but not the only attraction.

It is said that Havana is frozen time or maybe a little slower. In part, this is true. Cuba – not the open state, and it is not friendly with the neighbors. Continued sanctions and embargoes led to stagnation of development of the country. In the streets of Havana are still moving old American cars, which in any other country inevitably would be called retro.

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the Capitol sights of Havana

Sculptural Cuba is not original. It is a mixture of American, English, Spanish and Russian architectural ideas. Basically all over Cuba, widely distributed style of a bygone colonial era: a huge massive structure with columns and wide verandas, large doors, bas-reliefs, stained glass and statues. In the capital many areas, and across the country many FORTS and castles. All this is found everywhere. However, this is only the outer side of Cuban development.

The Most attractive and beautiful is the city of Havana. The Capitol and other sights attract the attention of all tourists and skillfully camouflage the Cuban slums and disadvantaged areas. In difficult times the Cuban architects built buildings the cheapest projects - unremarkable concrete box for less affluent citizens. Some time in Cuba penetrated Soviet style of the Khrushchev era. That is why, strolling through Havana, you can find the familiar five-storey panel house.

sculptural cubes

All roads lead to the Capitol

Whoever came to Havana, he will pay attention to the Capitol. Havana even offers other attractions, but all excursion programs always give priority to this attraction. Nothing surprising in this, because of this unique structure. Something it reminds the Capitol of Washington, but a little above it.

According to the architectural style of the Capitol is similar to the structure of the Renaissance, but with its own characteristics. It was built in 1926 and was actively used until 1959, but then became a monument of architecture. Roughly speaking, today it is open to the public Museum.

the Parliament building cubes

Capitol – the building of the Parliament of Cuba. Once it has carried out its functions in full measure, but today it is nothing more than an object of cultural heritage. If it is ever again going to Parliament – this is a very important meeting with historical significance.

Distance – this is important

Wherever we went, the tourists will always have to deal with distance. However, the binding distance is important in cartography, and the bureaucracy and even in politics. Almost every state tries to build especially a place that will not only be a monument of architecture, but also will be a reference point for changing the distance in the country - zero. Traditionally, architects are trying to make this place special and significant. That Cuban did not skimp on the design.

More than attraction

The Capitol is the fundamental structure. It consists of many halls and rooms, however, stands the Central hall. This place is of special importance for buildings. You could even say that the face of the Capitol. In the main hall all floors and precious marbles on the floor is a huge star, in the center of which is a striking diamond. To be precise, the floor mounted platinum nest, and in it is a stone. This diamond is the zero kilometer. He is the reference point for distance measurements in Cuba. This is quite a popular place, and in the summer season there are many tourists there. Due to the fact that Cuba is not common on the Internet, purchase tickets online will be difficult. Will have to get in a long queue under the hot sun.

zero kilometer

The City of contrasts

Havana – is a city of contrasts. How many unusual are gathered in oneplace. Cuba itself is like a time machine or a Museum under the open sky. This passage in the middle of the last century.

Travellers are not obliged to visit the Capitol. The sights of Havana varied. The city itself is a memorable place that deserves attention. Many museums, interesting buildings, fortifications, strongholds and more, you can visit a free or cheap tickets. Generally, free entry is associated with a large queue, so it is better to pay.

Slums

In Havana there are slums. Despite the fact that they are part of the architectural appearance, and the Cubans are peaceful and good people, to visit the slums in the evening and at night is not recommended. In the daytime for them to walk is quite safe. However, in the slums does not catch the mobile Internet. However, across Cuba with him very big problems.


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