National Capitol of Cuba
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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. It is located on the Paseo del Prado, Dragones, Industria, and San José streets in the exact center of Havana.[citation needed]
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National Capitol of Cuba | |
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Capitolio Nacional de Cuba | |
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Town or city | Havana |
Country | Cuba |
Coordinates | 23°08′07″N 82°21′34″W |
Construction started | 1 April 1926 |
Completed | 20 May 1929 |
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