…Havana was occupied by the British for a time from 1762 to 1763, but later flourished as a political, economic and cultural center with the development of Cuba's sugar industry, and became the capital of the Republic of Cuba after it gained independence from Spanish rule in 1902. Havana, with its many white buildings, has long been known for its beauty, so much so that it has been called the "Pearl of the Antilles." In the old town, centered around the Plaza de Armas, there remain imposing colonial-era buildings, such as the former official residence of the Capitan General, which is now the city museum, as well as various churches, monasteries and the University of Havana. … *Some of the terminology used to refer to "Pearl of the Antilles" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…ハバナ市は1762年から63年にかけてイギリスに一時占領されたが,その後キューバにおける砂糖産業の発展とともに政治,経済,文化の中心地として繁栄し,スペインの支配から脱して1902年に独立してからはキューバ共和国の首都となった。 白い建物が多いハバナ市は,昔から〈アンティルの真珠〉と呼ばれるほどその美観で知られてきた。アルマス広場を中心とする旧市街には現在市の博物館となっているカピタン・ヘネラル(総監)の旧官邸や,さまざまな教会,修道院,ハバナ大学など植民地時代の堂々たる建物が残っている。… ※「アンティルの真珠」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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