The Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales

The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales of Havana

On Plaza de Armas, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is one of the finest colonial palaces of Havana. The Havana audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this baroque building, the former seat of colonial power, become the city museum.

The former seat of colonial power

Located on the east side of Plaza de Armas, in the heart of Old Havana, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales was the seat of Spanish colonial power in Cuba. A fine baroque building organised around an arcaded courtyard, it today hosts the City Museum, which retraces the history of Havana. It testifies to the power of the Spanish crown and the splendour of the colonial capital.

What to see

You admire the baroque façade, the arcaded courtyard and the collections of the City Museum, which retrace the history of Havana. The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales illustrates the splendour of colonial power. It is a major stop for lovers of history and architecture, on Plaza de Armas.

Practical information

The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales lies on Plaza de Armas, in the heart of Old Havana, reachable on foot. The visit of the City Museum has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales house?

The City Museum, which retraces the history of Havana; this baroque palace was the seat of Spanish colonial power in Cuba.

Where is the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales?

On Plaza de Armas, in the heart of Old Havana, in Cuba.