Cienfuegos, Cuba

Founded in 1819 by French settlers from America and Haiti, the Cuban city of Cienfuegos is home to impressive neo-classical facades and palaces built by wealthy sugar barons during the period when Cuba was the world's largest producer of the commodity.

Palacio de Valle was once home to a wealthy sugar baron. Photo / Jill Worrall

Image 1 of 9: Palacio de Valle was once home to a wealthy sugar baron. Photo / Jill Worrall