Trinidad - Casa de Aldeman Ortiz (Galeria de Arte)

The Casa de Aldeman Ortiz is a Colonial mansion from 1809 that was originally built for Ortiz de Zuniga, a slave trader and mayor of Trinidad. The building now houses the Galeria de Arte, which contains an art school and also offers paintings for sale to the public. Most of the work is done by contemporary Cuban artists and is worth a look for those who have not seen this type of art before. Visiting the Galeria de Arte is also a good excuse to see the inside of the Casa de Aldeman. Note the frescoes and ornate ceilings, as well as the grand staircase.