Palace of the Revolution

Palace of the Revolution
Palacio de la Revolución
Palace of the Revolution
General information
Address Havana, Cuba
Current tenants President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel
Construction started 1943
Completed 1957
Design and construction
Architect Pérez Benoita

The Palace of the Revolution (Spanish: Palacio de la Revolución), is a palace in Havana, Cuba which is the official residence of the President of Cuba. Besides being the residence of the Cuban President, It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions.

History

The order to build the palace was given by then president Carlos Prío in 1943. It was to be the seat of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General. It was designed by the architect Pérez Benoita in 1943, with construction ending over a decade later in 1957. Between 1964 and 1965, transformations were made in the building to adapt it to the current Palace of the Revolution.

In 1965, the revolutionary government led by Fidel Castro ordered the relocation of the seat of government to the palace.

Functions

The welcoming reception of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio da Silva in the Fern Room, located in the Palace of the Revolution
Vladimir Putin inspecting the Army guard of honour at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana.

The building is divided into three areas, with the first being the office of the Council of Ministers. The second are the headquarters of the Council of State and the offices of the President and the First Vice President. The last is the offices of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. The palace also functions as the Museum of the Revolution.[1]

Halls

  • Hall of Ferns - It is named for the large number of fern plants surrounding it. It is here where the President of Cuba receives international leaders who visit the nation.[2]
  • Presidential Office - The office of the President
  • Theater Hall
  • Government Hospital.

References

  1. ↑ "Palacio de la Revolución, Vedado, La Habana, Cuba". 20 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Cena de gala en el Palacio de la Revolución de La Habana".
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