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All Cuba Havana Grand Lodge of Cuba

Grand Lodge of Cuba

The largest masonic lodge in Cuba.

Havana, Cuba

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Located between Havana Center and Havana Vieja, the Grand Lodge of Cuba features a lot of Masonic symbols, sculptures of many important Masons (including Mozart, Washington), two temples and a conference room. The roof has a huge observation deck with a mockup of the Earth with the Square and Compasses towering over it.

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The lodge offers access to the library and museum (2nd and 3rd floor).

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Grand Lodge of Cuba
508 Avenue Salvador Allende
Havana
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23.132126, -82.369951
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