Cuban Landmarks in Photos, Then and Now
Famous landmarks in Cuba have changed remarkably little in decades.
![A view of El Capitolio, or National Capitol Building in Havana, Cuba, Dec. 6, in 1972.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/AP_havana_capitolio_before_ll_141219_16x9_992.jpg?w=1600)
— -- Thawing relations between Cuba and the United States may be opening up an island nation that has been closed off to American trade and culture for decades.
President Obama announced last week that he is loosening the embargo against against Cuba through executive action, including permitting U.S. exports to Cuba.
As Cuba's iconic classic cars have been frozen in time, the country's landmarks are also shown below from old snapshots in Havana compared to today.
1. Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis
Then:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/GTY_havana_basilica_then_ll_141219.jpg)
Now:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_havana_basilica_now_ll_141219.jpg)
2. Hotel Nacional de Cuba
Then:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/GTY_havana_hotel_nacional_before_ll_141219.jpg)
Now:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_havana_hotel_nacional_now_ll_141219.jpg)
3. Morro Castle
Then:
![PHOTO: A view of the Morro Castle, the fort defending the entrance to Havana Harbor, Feb. 3, 1946. The entrance to the harbor is in the background and at left is the famous Prado Avenue.](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/AP_havana_morro_before_ll_141219.jpg)
Now:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_havana_morro_now_ll_141219.jpg)
4. Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Then:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/GTY_havana_cathedral_before_ll_141219_4x3t_992.jpg)
Now:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_havana_cathedral_now_ll_141219.jpg)
5. National Capitol Building in Havana
Then:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/AP_havana_capitolio_before_ll_141219_4x3t_992.jpg)
Now:
![](https://s.abcnews.com/images/US/HT_havana_capitolio_now_ll_141219.jpg)