Around Plaza Vieja (Old Square) has a mix of different architectural designs from the colonial period, mostly of strong Moorish, Spanish influence, in

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Around Plaza Vieja (Old Square) has a mix of different architectural designs from the colonial period, mostly of strong Moorish, Spanish influence, including Italian, Greek and Roman styles. Many of these buildings have been restored and other are under restoration Some of the buildings have Mediopunto –half-moon stained-glass coloured windows. It is a Cuban tradition, created in the 18th century to protect the interiors from the glare of the tropical sun. The 18th century was the “Golden Age’ of civic architecture

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Location: Hsvana, Cuba
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