Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Santiago de Cuba

The Cathedral Basilica features two marble sculptures on its facade and stands prominently at the edge of Cespedes Park in Santiago de Cuba.

The first church structure from 1514 started as a small chapel on a hill, receiving cathedral status from Pope Adrian VI in 1522.

The cathedral functions as the principal church of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santiago, maintaining regular religious services for the local community.

The cathedral, located at Felix Pena between Heredia and San Basilio streets, remains open for visitors and conducts daily masses.

Natural disasters shaped the cathedral's structure, as it endured and recovered from four major earthquakes in 1678, 1766, 1852, and 1932.

Location: Santiago de Cuba

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 20.02060,-75.82940

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:08