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Galería Victor Manuel

CA4
Art Gallery / Studio
CA Ranking: 4
Open: 9am-9pm daily
Admission: Free
San Ignacio #56, esq. a Callejón del Chorro, Habana Vieja
(+53)7861 - 2955

    • This gallery offers a nice selection of mainstream decorative modern paintings, some of which could be considered true works of art. Given its location and popularity, high pric es are to be expected. The galleru occupies the former Casa de Baños (public bath house), which was built over the square’s cistern in the 19th century.

    
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