Architecturally Impressive Catholic Church
Neighborhood: Habana Vieja
Phone: +53 7 861 7771
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A fine example of 18th-century ecclesiastic architecture, the façade is full of columns, niches and other baroque embellishments, in contrast to the asymmetry of the spires. Close to the sea and dominating one of the main squares within the old city walls, it was once inhabited by Jesuit priests until they were evicted, the building was then consecrated as Havana Cathedral in 1789. On the inside there are copies of paintings by Rubens and Murillo on the alters, and at the top end of the choir section one can see part of frescoes by Italian artist Giuseppe Perovanni. Some of Columbus' remains were kept here between 1796 and 1898, and there is a finely crafted sculpture of Saint Christopher, Patron Saint of Havana, which dates from 1632 and was made by Martín Andújar in Seville, Spain. Admission is free.
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LOved it !
Loved every moment of my trip and the Cathedral is just the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I...
Reviewed by:jana8286 from on Feb 19 2008
I will return!
Beautiful to walk inside,...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 15 2007
iliked it
i dident like the people stamping my passport but it was great i cant wait till my next viset. hehe ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 31 2006
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