Havana - Casa de la Obra Pia

For those fascinated by the architectural style of Cuban baroque, the Casa de la Obra Pia in Havana is considered to be one of the finest examples in a home. The Casa de la Obra Pia was owned by Martin Calvo de la Puerto y Arrieta and it is his benevolent nature that provides an interesting history for the home.

Every year at Casa de la Obra Pia Calvo would provide monies for five orphan girls so they could either get married or enter a convent. The home is richly decorated and has several luxurious salons once used for societal functions.