Havana - Palacio de Aldama

The Palacio de Aldama is considered by many to be the finest example of 19th Century neo-Classical architecture in Havana and throughout Cuba. Originally built in 1840 for Domingo de Aldama y Arrechaga, the bulk of the work was done by black slaves.

The Palacio de Aldama is not open to the public, but if visitors are pleasant enough, the guards may let you in to take a peek at some of the buildings interior highlights. These include a marble staircase and two beautiful inner gardens. Even if you are unable to enter the building is still worth seeing.

No longer owned by the original family, the Palacio de Aldama is now used as the home of the Instituto de Historia de Cuba.