Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis
Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis, Baroque Catholic church in La Habana Vieja, Cuba.
The basilica features three large naves supported by twelve columns representing the apostles, along with a 42-meter-high bell tower overlooking Old Havana.
Construction of the basilica began in 1548, underwent extensive reforms between 1731 and 1738, and gained its minor basilica status in 1739.
The former Franciscan convent now houses the Museum of Sacred Art, displaying religious artifacts and hosting concerts in its main hall.
The basilica welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 and 16:30, and on Sundays from 9:00 to 12:00, with guided tours available.
A bronze statue of El Caballero de Paris stands in front of the basilica, where this local figure known as José María López Lledín rests.
Location: Plaza Vieja
Location: La Habana Vieja
Address: 154 Oficios, La Habana, Cuba La Habana La Habana
Opening Hours: Mardi-Samedi 09:00-16:30; Dimanche 09:00-12:00
GPS coordinates: 23.13709,-82.34847
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:16
The monuments in central Havana showcase Spanish colonial military, religious, and civil architecture. The 16th-century fortifications protect the port, while baroque religious buildings and neoclassical palaces line the cobbled squares. Museums, theaters, and cultural centers occupy former administrative and industrial buildings.
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