Havana Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBHavana Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristóbal) is one of eleven Catholic cathedrals on the island. It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado, between San Ignacio y Mercaderes, Old Havana, Havana, Cuba.
Cathedral of Havana | cathedral, Havana, Cuba | Britannica
WEBIn the Caribbean the Cathedral of Havana (1748–77)—the old church of St. Ignatius that was converted into a parish church by Pedro Agustín Morell de Santa Cruz, expanded by S.J. Echevarría, and then transformed by the first bishop, José de Tres-Palacios—is a strong example of Baroque architecture.
10 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Havana Cathedral
WEBIf you’ve done any research on your trip to Havana you’ve probably heard about its gorgeous cathedral. It’s sure to be a tourist top pick in any guide to Havana. You’ll find …
Havana Cathedral - Wikiwand articles
WEBHavana Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristóbal) is one of eleven Catholic cathedrals on the island. It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado, between San Ignacio y Mercaderes, Old Havana, Havana, Cuba. The thirty by forty-nine meters rectangular church serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de la Habana.
Havana Cathedral - Trip Cuba
WEBThe Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana (Cathedral of San Cristóbal in Havana), located in the Plaza de la Catedral in Old Havana, is one of the most important and impressive architectural monuments in Cuba.
Havana Cathedral and its Square - Havana Times
WEBFeb 8, 2020 · A Baroque cathedral inaugurated in 1777 in the true style of squares and churches being built in Spanish towns and cities at that time. (48 photos)
Catedral de la Habana | Habana Vieja, Havana - Lonely Planet
WEBCuba, Caribbean. Top choice in Habana Vieja. Described by novelist Alejo Carpentier as 'music set in stone,' Havana's incredible cathedral, dominated by two unequal towers and framed by a theatrical baroque facade, was designed by …
Havana Cathedral - Tripadvisor
WEBBuilt in the Baroque architectural style by the Italian architect Francesco Borromini, the church is dedicated to Saint Christopher and serves as the seat of the Cardinal Archbishop of Havana. The interior is not as richly decorated as a …
Havana Cathedral - Havana, Cuba - Sacred Destinations
WEBWhat to See at Havana Cathedral. The cathedral's Baroque facade is simultaneously intimate and imposing, and one of the two towers is visibly larger, creating a pleasing asymmetry.
Cathedral of Havana | Wondermondo
WEBBaroque cathedral, started in 1748 as a Jesuit church, completed in 1777 as the church for Havana. The building has a beautiful, asymmetric facade.
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