Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis, Gothic Revival cathedral in Santa Clara, Cuba.
The Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis is a Neo-Gothic church located three blocks west of Parque Vidal, distinguished by its tall spires and numerous stained glass windows. The interior features marble elements and combines religious and artistic details in a unified design throughout the building.
The original church was demolished in 1923, after which construction of the current cathedral began in 1940 and concluded with its consecration in 1954. This renewal reflected the community's desire to establish a modern religious center for the growing city.
The faithful still gather here for weekly mass and religious celebrations that mark the rhythm of community life in Santa Clara. People light candles and pray before the marble fonts, continuing traditions that have anchored the spiritual lives of local families for generations.
The cathedral entrance is on Calle Marta Abreu, with the cultural center El Mejunje right next to it. The nearby Parque Vidal serves as a good landmark and makes it easy to find the church on foot from that point.
A statue of La Virgen de la Charca vanished after the cathedral's consecration in 1954 and was discovered in a ditch 41 years later before being returned to its place. This unexpected journey turned the figure into a symbol of the building's connection to the community's changing fortunes.
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