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Palacio de los Matrimonios Casino Español

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General sightseeing
Architectural style: Neo-Renaissance
CA Ranking: 4
Admission: None
Paseo de Martí (Prado) 306 esquina a Ánimas

    • Built in 1914 as Casino Español, one of the several Spanish social clubs in Havana, this beautiful Neo-Renaissance building boasts a ballroom that takes up the entire upper floor and that in itself is worth the visit. Its lavish decoration makes it quite exceptional. This is today one of the most popular places to get married in Havana.

    The Palacio de los Matrimonios is one of the most popular places to get married in Havana

    
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