Historic Site · Havana, Cuba
Capitolio Nacional, Havana
The National Capitol of Cuba, also known as Capitolio Nacional de La Habana (National Capitol of La Habana), and often simply referred to as El Capitolio (The Capitol), is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba. Built 1929–1927.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Havana, Cuba |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1929–1927 |
| Architect | Eugenio Rayneri Piedra |
| Coordinates | 23.1353° N, 82.3594° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Capitolio Nacional, Havana is known for
The National Capitol of Cuba, also known as Capitolio Nacional de La Habana (National Capitol of La Habana), and often simply referred to as El Capitolio (The Capitol), is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba.
About Capitolio Nacional, Havana
The National Capitol of Cuba, also known as Capitolio Nacional de La Habana (National Capitol of La Habana), and often simply referred to as El Capitolio (The Capitol), is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba. The building was commissioned by Cuban president Gerardo Machado and built from 1926 to 1929 under the direction of Eugenio Rayneri Piedra.
History
The Havana Capitol building was built on land that was a railroad terminal and used to belong to the Villanueva Railway. The project began in April 1926, during the Gerardo Machado administration. Construction was overseen by the U.S.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Havana |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) |
| Distance from the airport | 15.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- José Martí International Airport (HAV) · Havana, Cuba · 10.6 miles away
- Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) · Matanzas, Cuba · 59.2 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capitolio Nacional, Havana?
The National Capitol of Cuba, also known as Capitolio Nacional de La Habana (National Capitol of La Habana), and often simply referred to as El Capitolio (The Capitol), is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba.
Where is Capitolio Nacional, Havana located?
Capitolio Nacional, Havana is in Havana, Cuba. Its coordinates are 23.1353° N, 82.3594° W.
How do I get to Capitolio Nacional, Havana?
The nearest town is Havana, and the nearest airport is Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB), about 15.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Capitolio Nacional, Havana built?
Capitolio Nacional, Havana was built 1929–1927.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Capitol_of_Cuba — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1352908 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.