Caribbean Historical pictures

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Learn about the fascinating history of Cuba’s capital through the interesting fortresses, lively esplanades and plazas surrounded with colonial architecture in its old town district.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

Long considered off-limits to many foreign visitors, Cuba is a fascinating country with unique culture, lovely countryside and monuments to its battled history.

St. Croix’s second-largest town features beautiful European-style architecture, a lovely beach and some exceptional dining establishments.

Santo Domingo’s cultural hub, this leafy plaza has a concentrated cluster of museums, as well as the national theater and national library.

Enjoy the elegant colonial buildings, impressive art installations and great people-watching opportunities that make this Old Havana plaza so special. 

With no airport or major ports, this isolated island requires visitors make an effort to get here. Those who do are rewarded with stunning beaches and lush forests.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

An eclectic mix of styles and colors in this century-old building presents a whimsically ornate structure overlooking the sea.

With a pretty beach and pleasant hiking nearby, this well-preserved Spanish colonial town offers a vacation combining history with relaxation.

With jaw-dropping viewpoints and numerous historical attractions, this active town is so much more than just a cruise ship stopover.

One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix.

Once an important defensive stronghold, this atmospheric fort now houses a museum dedicated to the island’s enthralling history.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.

Although Beatles music was once banned in Cuba, one famed Beatle now sits eternally as a bronze statue on a bench in this park in Havana.

An eclectic mix of styles and colors in this century-old building presents a whimsically ornate structure overlooking the sea.

Spend a day exploring this buzzing boulevard, stopping at attractions along the way. Enjoy afternoon views of the harbor before mixing with the nighttime revelers.

With a pretty beach and pleasant hiking nearby, this well-preserved Spanish colonial town offers a vacation combining history with relaxation.

An eclectic mix of styles and colors in this century-old building presents a whimsically ornate structure overlooking the sea.

One of the earliest mansions of the city’s golden age is now a museum showing the elegant fineries of Trinidad’s wealthy sugar-producing period.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.

An eclectic mix of styles and colors in this century-old building presents a whimsically ornate structure overlooking the sea.

See a pretty panorama of colonial architecture and historic monuments in this leafy park that marks the birthplace of Cienfuegos.