Jordane Bertrand (AFP/The Emporia Gazette) examines the state-sponsored restoration of Havana’s stunning stained glass windows, many of which have marvels have fallen into disrepair due to the harsh climate. Bertrand writes, “Havana's windows some of the best examples of stained glass in the Caribbean and its pool of recognized restorers, prompted the UNESCO cultural heritage body and…
HAVANA In a formerly posh neighbourhood of Cuba’s capital, stained glass windows still sparkle in what used to be the opulent family homes of the rich.The houses, which date mostly from Havana’s 20th century heyday, are today in various states of conservation some magnificent, others crumbling.But bit by bit, when money and resources allow, the windows they boast are being
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In the past, Havana's Vedado neighborhood was a symbol of affluence and opulence, with its grand old houses boasting exquisite stained glass windows. To