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Reckoned to be the oldest house in Cuba, completed in 1530, and where Diego Velázquez, Cuba's conqueror, lived. Now an excellent museum of furniture, china, etc. We were lucky enough to be shown round by the curator who kindly waived the 'no photography' rule.

A bedroom with its colossal wardrobe.
A bedroom with its colossal wardrobe.
The restored roof timbers.
The restored roof timbers.
From another bedroom, out towards the landing.
From another bedroom, out towards the landing.
A fine English period bureau.
A fine English period bureau.
A view along the upper level.
A view along the upper level.
Corner cupboard with various porcelain on display.
Corner cupboard with various porcelain on display.
A uniquely Cuban scroll foot.
A uniquely Cuban scroll foot.
Decorated drawer panels.
Decorated drawer panels.
18th century French clock representing the world's first air-balloon journey.
18th century French clock representing the world's...
Water filter. The water worked its way through this porous stone overnight, dripping into the jar below.
Water filter. The water worked its way through this...
Chairs - two of them rockers, sofa and table.
Chairs - two of them rockers, sofa and table.
Another water filter in a ventilated cabinet.
Another water filter in a ventilated cabinet.
Jug and bowl for washing.
Jug and bowl for washing.
Pajilla smoking chair with built-in ashtray for the enjoyment of a fine cigar.
Pajilla smoking chair with built-in ashtray for the...
Table-and-chairs groups.
Table-and-chairs groups.

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