Havana Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Old Havana, Cuba
The cathedral exhibits a Baroque design with two asymmetrical bell towers and a facade constructed from coral stone blocks extracted from the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction began in 1748 by Jesuit priests and concluded in 1777, when it became the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
Within the cathedral's three naves and eight side chapels, numerous artworks include frescoes by Giuseppe Perovani and sculptures directed by Antonio Sola.
The cathedral welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 16:30 and weekends from 9:00 to 12:00, with bell tower access available for 1 CUC.
From 1796 to 1898, the cathedral housed the remains of Christopher Columbus before their transfer to Seville Cathedral in Spain.
Location: Havana
Inception: 1777
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Length: 34 m
Width: 36 m
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:30; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-12:00
GPS coordinates: 23.14138,-82.35192
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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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Museum of the Revolution
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San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress
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Christ of Havana
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Bacardi Building
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Castillo de la Real Fuerza
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National Museum of Fine Arts of Cuba
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Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
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Manzana de Gómez
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El Templete
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Produce Exchange Building
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Old Town Square
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Iglesia Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje
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Abdallah Mosque
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Palacio del Segundo Cabo
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Bank of Nova Scotia Building, Havana
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Royal Bank of Canada building
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Plaza de Arms
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San Francisco Square
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Museo Nacional de Historia Natural Cubana
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Neptune Fountain
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Students' Monument
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Greek Orthodox churches in Cuba
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Juan Clemente Zenea Monument
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Monument to José de la Luz y Caballero
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Albear Monument
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Custom House for the Port of Havana
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Lions' Fountain
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