Palacio del Conde de Lombillo (Palace of the Count of Lombillo), Havana

Built in 1741, this palace is located right next to the Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, in Old Havana, complementing the extraordinary set of colonial buildings in the Cathedral Square. It's a typical large colonial house that was inhabited by descendants of the first settlers of Havana, the Pedroso family, but the building takes its name from Count Lombillo who married to one of the family's descendants at the end of the 19th century. During 300 years it was submitted to remodeling and additions up to its precious current condition.

Remarkable lawyers like Doctor Ricardo Dolz, the Escuela Municipal de Música (Municipal School of Music) or the secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (National Defense Secretary) found their place in this magnificent palace. In the past, it also served as a post office and as a Museo de Pedagogía Cubana (Museum of Cuban Pedagogy). From 1947, it was the headquarters of the Archivo Histórico Municipal Habanero (Havana Municipal Historical Archive), the Biblioteca Histórica Cubana y Americana (Cuban and American Historical Library), the el Museo de la Ciudad de la Habana y las Publicaciones (Museum of the City of Havana and the Publications). At present, it is completely restored and has once again become the headquarters of the Office of the Historian of Old Havana.