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Factoría Habana

CA4
Art Gallery / Studio
CA Ranking: 4
Open: 9:30am-4:30pm Mon-Sat
Admission: Free
O´Reilly #308 e/ Habana y Aguiar, Habana Vieja

    • Factoría Habana is an experimental center for present-day artistic creation. The institution, which is ascribed to the City Historian’s Office, seeks to become a bridge between Latin American and European art.

     

    
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