La ciudad de las columnas / The City of Columns
Non-fiction , 1970
Bruguera
This short essay is a sincere and heartfelt homage by Alejo Carpentier to Havana, a city ahead of the most revolutionary urban concepts. The blend of architectural styles, a product of its cultural diversity, is perhaps one of its main characteristics. The writer's architectural journey is complemented by 75 photographs that showcase the unique beauty of one of the most striking cities in the New World.
The City of Columns is the most desperate declaration of love for Havana made by Alejo Carpentier." El Cultural. El Mundo