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Galería Victor Manuel

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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Museo Palacio de Gobierno – Cámara de Representantes LH 3

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Droguería Johnson LH 3

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Casa del Capitán Gaspar Rivero de Vasconcelos LH 3

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