The Palacio del Segundo Cabo

The Palacio del Segundo Cabo, in Havana

On Plaza de Armas, the Palacio del Segundo Cabo is a fine example of the colonial architecture of Havana. The Havana audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this eighteenth-century building, become a cultural centre.

A colonial building of the eighteenth century

The Palacio del Segundo Cabo, on Plaza de Armas, is representative of the colonial architectural style of Havana in the eighteenth century. A fine building with an orderly façade and an inner courtyard, it has had many functions over history. Restored, it today houses a cultural centre devoted to the links between Cuba and Europe, and testifies to the refinement of Cuban colonial architecture.

What to see

You admire the orderly colonial façade, the inner courtyard and the spaces of the cultural centre housed in the palace. The Palacio del Segundo Cabo illustrates the eighteenth-century architecture of Havana. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and culture, on Plaza de Armas.

Practical information

The Palacio del Segundo Cabo lies on Plaza de Armas, in the heart of Old Havana, reachable on foot. The visit of the cultural centre follows its own hours and conditions, which vary by day. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Palacio del Segundo Cabo house today?

A cultural centre devoted to the links between Cuba and Europe; it is a fine example of the eighteenth-century colonial architecture of Havana.

Where is the Palacio del Segundo Cabo?

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