Palacio de la marquesa de Villalba - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Palacio de la marquesa de Villalba - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
The palace of the Marchioness of Villalba, built around 1875, features the work of architect Eugenio Rayneri y Sorrentino. According to historian Carlos Venegas in his book "The Urbanization of Las Murallas: Dependence and Modernity," the palace maintains the traditional structures of Havana's stately homes while updating its ornamentation with precise historicist features. The main floor displays Corinthian pilasters and curved or triangular pediments, alternating with the transparency of the two galleries of the main central patio. The architect incorporated a Gothic motif of a pointed arch in the portal arch, showcasing an eclectic and historicist expression. This departure from strict neoclassicism demonstrates a more daring approach in the conception of its forms and in the modernization of the style. It is located on what is today is Calle Egido 504 in Havana. Read more on Wikipedia
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