Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
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The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is the former official residence of the Spanish Empire's governors (Captains General) of Havana, Cuba, and in the Post-Colonial Period was for many time the City Hall. 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.
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Palacio de los Capitanes Generales | |
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Town or city | Ciudad de La Habana |
Country | Cuba |
Elevation | 23°8′23.84″N 82°21′0.95″W |
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Considered the most notable Colonial Baroque building in Havana. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Old Havana and its Fortification System".