casa velasquez

they say this is the oldest house in Cuba… built in 1516He founded the first 7 settlements in Cuba, Santiago the last one of them and also was the first governor of Cuba

This old house turned museum is well st up. They have done rooms for various periods through the centuries, with the corresponding furniture, crockery, glass, silverware, paintngs, knick-knacks etc. We had a very good guide whose clear Spanish was easy enough for us to follow. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a well preserved house in the central square (Parque Cespedes) and we were shown around (free of charge) by some charming ladies who seemed to take a pride in sharing their knowledge of the furniture and history. This was in Spanish (they didn't speak English) but if you show an interest and can speak a little Spanish they are very helpful. There's some attractive Moorish woodwork around the patio.

Very good house, very well set up for display, excellent English guided tour and no request for a tip at the end

Right in the centre of the city stands this beautiful home, I believe the oldest building in Santiago de Cuba. A historian's paradise and inspiration for the furniture lover. It houses some of the most beautiful antique furniture and decor dating back to the 16th century.

Walking the rooms of this house felt like being in the time of the founder of the city is Santiago. One can admire the beautiful woodwork and subtle light coming through the window shutters. Not too many visitors, you can wonder alone through the rooms and meditate on the passing of time.

This museum is really interesting, much more if it's explained by a professional guide.You can look at the furnitures that are really nice... but the guide can tell you all about the history and the life in the house for Cuban through different centuries

For foreign tourists the CUC$2 entrance fee is well worth paying for access to this amazing building, built by the first settlers in Cuba from Spain about 500 years ago. The mahogany and other woods used to build, and I presume restore, the place have stood the test of time... such a contrast with more modern building methods in Cuba and the rest of the world. The house is furnished with various period pieces from Europe and Cuba, and the helpful staff explain each item (in Spanish) to visitors. Part of the building is under restoration following damage by Hurricane Sandy, but there is still plenty to see. The Curator, who has worked here for 25 years, conducts tours for groups, and individuals if requested, and has an excellent command of English.

Er staat van alles ij huis,wat van veel plekken van de wereld vandaan komt.Het gebouw was zeer goed onderhouden en ligt aan het grote plein.Gids kan uitleg geven

Het oudste huis van Cuba met mooi uitzicht op het binnenplein vanaf de eerste verdieping. Authentiek houten plafond dat mooi bewerkt is.

Nada del otro mundo, hay una tienda de ventas, es más que nada un balcón con cierta vista a la ciudad. Ninguna guía ni explicación

Huolella hoidettu keskustan vanhin rakennus. Talon historia tuodaan hyvin esille. Sisäänpääsymaksu on kohtuullinen.

Не посещаю обычно такие музеи, а здесь посетил. В принципе, интересно. Но, наверное, чтобы понять и в полной мере ощутить суть экспозиции, надо интересоваться человеком, который тут жил. Я, всегда интересовавшийся кубинской революцией, недостаточно (к сожалению) знаю ее более старую историю. Поэтому прежде всего обратил в музее на интересную старинную мебель. Для меня именно она помогла мысленно погрузиться во времена Веласкеса.

Дом-музей является как составной частью композиции парка Сеспедес, так и самостоятельным интересным объектом для посещения. Лично для меня, в большинстве старых кубинских домов всегда впечатляла старинная мебель. Не стал исключением и этот музей. Осматривая экспозицию, буквально погружаешься в быт того времени.

desde el valcon de Velazques se ve toda la ciudad con la bahia,es un lugar ameno para pasar el rato con ofertas gastronomicas economicas.