Cuban Landmarks in Photos, Then and Now

— -- 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

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2. Hotel Nacional de Cuba

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3. Morro Castle

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4. Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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5. National Capitol Building in Havana

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