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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
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Havana Cathedral 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.
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary

156 Empedrado, La Habana, Cuba
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Havana Cathedral 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.

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attractions: Plaza de la Catedral, Cathédrale de La Havane, Plaza de Armas, Contemporary Art Center Wifredo Lam, Havana Castle Of The Royal Force, Experimental Graphics Workshop, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Cespedes the Maestranza Park, La Giraldilla, Museum Of The City, restaurants: Esto no es un café, La Moneda Cubana, El Rum Rum de la Habana, El del Frente, Jama - Asian Inspired Restaurant, Mythos Restaurant & Coffee, Antojos, Habana 61, Le Petit, Donde Lis Restaurante & Bar
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Catedral de San Cristobal, or Havana Cathedral, is one of eleven Catholic cathedrals in Cuba. This stunning edifice is nestled in the Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado, between San Ignacio Mercaderes, Habana Vieja, and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.

The thirty by forty-nine meter rectangular church previously housed Christopher Columbus' remains from 1796 to 1898, prior to their transfer to Seville Cathedral. The gravestone was inscribed with the words "Oh Remains and Image of Great Columbus, Be Preserved One Thousand Years in the Funerary Urn." The remains were later returned to Spain in 1898 after the Cuban War of Independence.

Havana Cathedral is a magnificent Roman Catholic Cathedral of which natural coral stone were used to build. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The cathedral's baroque façade is instantly recognizable, with two large, asymmetrical bell towers framing the grandiose stone exterior, considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas. This 18th-century baroque cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is one of the oldest cathedrals in America. The adjacent Plaza de la Cathedral is usually the most crowded tourist spot in Old Havana, providing an impressive and historical setting.

Its façade a true marvel, especially in the afternoon when bathed in sunlight. When accessible, the interior offers a fascinating glimpse, striking a balance between sobriety and intrigue. With no admission fee and no guided tours available, visitors are free to explore at their leisure. As a historic cathedral, it proudly showcases a blend of colonial and modern art, welcoming visitors with complimentary admission and providing leg wraps for women as required, all within the picturesque setting of a colonial plaza.

Our visit to the cathedral took place at noon. It was exceptionally hot, to the point where we felt like we were melting. Unfortunately, the church was closed, denying us the opportunity to admire its beautiful interior. This site is a top tourist recommendation. Visiting in the morning or evening is advised. We heard that the cathedral's nighttime view is breathtaking. If possible, visit the cathedral in the morning...

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Havana Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristobal) 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, Habana Vieja. The thirty by forty nine meter rectangular church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana. Christopher Columbus’ remains were kept in the cathedral between 1796 and 1898, before they were taken to Seville Cathedral. The largest missionary group in Havana were priests of the Society of Jesus. After extensive petitioning and the purchase of a piece of land in the Plaza by Diego Evelino Hurtado de Compostela, Bishop of Santiago de Cuba, a permit was granted. The cathedral is set in the former Plaza de La Ciénaga. In 1727 plans to build a church, convent and collegium were approved and the project began to take form. The plaza is located on the site of a swamp that was drained and used as a naval dockyard before the cathedral was built. The Jesuits began construction of the cathedral in 1748 on the site of an earlier church and it was completed in 1777, well after King Carlos III expelled the Jesuits from the island in 1767. The cathedral once held remains of Christopher Columbus In 1796, after the Peace of Basel was signed and Spain ceded most of Hispaniola to France, the remains of Columbus were moved and laid to rest in the cathedral's Altar of the Gospel. The gravestone read "Oh Remains and Image of Great Columbus, Be Preserved One Thousand Years in the Funerary Urn." The remains were returned to Spain in 1898 after the Cuban War of...

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La "Catedral de La Habana" es un templo católico localizado en el corazón de "La Habana Vieja", en la zona más antigua de la ciudad. Está declarada por la "UNESCO" en 1982 Patrimonio de la Humanidad y bajo la advocación de la Virgen María de la Inmaculada Concepción, considerada a su vez la Catedral de la Arquidiócesis de La Habana.

En sus primeros momentos en 1748 la iglesia sería el oratorio de los hijos de San Ignacio de la Orden de los Jesuitas, convirtiéndose luego en catedral. Con antelación a la decisión obispal los jesuitas ya tenían en sus planes construir una iglesia en la Plaza de la Ciénaga, siendo esto verificable el 24 de octubre de 1704 por el procurador general de La Habana, "Luis Gonzalo de Carvajal" oponiéndose a la petición de los monjes.

Más de diez años después, el 19 de diciembre de 1721, los jesuitas obtuvieron el tan esperado permiso y el 5 de abril de 1727 les fue notificado el lugar exacto donde podían construir la iglesia y el convento.

En el año 1767 ya estaba terminado el colegio, pero no la iglesia y en 1772 debido al deplorable estado en que se encontraba la parroquial mayor, las autoridades españolas decidieron trasladarla al Oratorio San Felipe Neri y el 9 de diciembre de 1777 se trasladó a la iglesia a medio construir de los jesuitas. En 1778 por orden del obispo "Felipe José de Tres Palacios" comenzó el proceso de transformación del antiguo oratoria de San Ignacio en la catedral habanera dedicada a la Purísima Concepción, cuya imagen es visible en el Altar Mayor. Durante el prelado del obispo "Juan José Díaz de Espada y Fernández de Landa", se realizaron reformas significativas, siendo el principal benefactor de la obra el rico Obispo de Salamanca.

La nave central de esta iglesia estuvo ocupada hasta la independencia de la isla por un monumento funerario dedicado a "Cristóbal Colón", debido a que al finalizar la colonia las cenizas del almirante fueron trasladadas a Santo Domingo y de allí a la Catedral de Sevilla. Según el antiguo historiador de la ciudad "Emilio Roig de Leuchsenring", esta reforma incluyó la eliminación de todos los objetos que se consideraron de mal gusto, adornos, estatuas y altares, que fueron sustituidos por cuadros de óleo, en su mayoría copias de originales.

Esta iglesia es de estilo barroco y está considerada de la corriente toscana por sus dos torres campanarios laterales y su templo forma un rectángulo de 34 x 36m que posee tres naves y ocho capillas laterales divididos por gruesos pilares. El piso es de mármol blanco y negro. Las esculturas y los trabajos de orfebrería del altar así como del altar mayor estuvieron a cargo del italiano "Bianchini", siendo ejecutadas en Roma en 1820 bajo la dirección del afamado escultor español "Antonio Solá Llansas".

Tras este altar se observan tres frescos originales del pintor italiano "Perovani" y las pinturas interiores fueron realizadas por el pintor francés "Jean-Baptiste Vermay". Entre las varias capillas que alberga se encuentra la de Nuestra Señora de Loreto, consagrada por el obispo "Morell de Santa Cruz" en 1755.

Su cúpula que queda por debajo de las torres laterales, es visible desde los edificios aledaños con un intenso color naranja. La catedral posee varias reliquias y sagrarios, y en su interior se encuentra varias tumbas de personajes ilustres de la ciudad y de Cuba, además de estar rodeada por la plaza que lleva su nombre, que alberga las mansiones de la nobleza habanera colonial. Entre estas destacan el Palacio del Marqués de Arcos, la casa de los condes de Casa Bayona de 1720, que en la actualidad es el Museo de Arte Colonial, y la mansión del Marqués de Aguas Claras.

Sin duda alguna es un lugar más que impresionante y enigmático, digno de ser visitado para disfrutar de cada uno de sus detalles que engrandecen la historia de Cuba, impresionando con sus mitos y...

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Catedral de San Cristobal, or Havana Cathedral, is one of eleven Catholic cathedrals in Cuba. This stunning edifice is nestled in the Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado, between San Ignacio Mercaderes, Habana Vieja, and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana. The thirty by forty-nine meter rectangular church previously housed Christopher Columbus' remains from 1796 to 1898, prior to their transfer to Seville Cathedral. The gravestone was inscribed with the words "Oh Remains and Image of Great Columbus, Be Preserved One Thousand Years in the Funerary Urn." The remains were later returned to Spain in 1898 after the Cuban War of Independence. Havana Cathedral is a magnificent Roman Catholic Cathedral of which natural coral stone were used to build. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The cathedral's baroque façade is instantly recognizable, with two large, asymmetrical bell towers framing the grandiose stone exterior, considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas. This 18th-century baroque cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is one of the oldest cathedrals in America. The adjacent Plaza de la Cathedral is usually the most crowded tourist spot in Old Havana, providing an impressive and historical setting. Its façade a true marvel, especially in the afternoon when bathed in sunlight. When accessible, the interior offers a fascinating glimpse, striking a balance between sobriety and intrigue. With no admission fee and no guided tours available, visitors are free to explore at their leisure. As a historic cathedral, it proudly showcases a blend of colonial and modern art, welcoming visitors with complimentary admission and providing leg wraps for women as required, all within the picturesque setting of a colonial plaza. Our visit to the cathedral took place at noon. It was exceptionally hot, to the point where we felt like we were melting. Unfortunately, the church was closed, denying us the opportunity to admire its beautiful interior. This site is a top tourist recommendation. Visiting in the morning or evening is advised. We heard that the cathedral's nighttime view is breathtaking. If possible, visit the cathedral in the morning and at night.
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Catedral de San Cristobal, or Havana Cathedral, is one of eleven Catholic cathedrals in Cuba. This stunning edifice is nestled in the Plaza de la Catedral on Calle Empedrado, between San Ignacio Mercaderes, Habana Vieja, and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana. The thirty by forty-nine meter rectangular church previously housed Christopher Columbus' remains from 1796 to 1898, prior to their transfer to Seville Cathedral. The gravestone was inscribed with the words "Oh Remains and Image of Great Columbus, Be Preserved One Thousand Years in the Funerary Urn." The remains were later returned to Spain in 1898 after the Cuban War of Independence. Havana Cathedral is a magnificent Roman Catholic Cathedral of which natural coral stone were used to build. It has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The cathedral's baroque façade is instantly recognizable, with two large, asymmetrical bell towers framing the grandiose stone exterior, considered one of the most beautiful in the Americas. This 18th-century baroque cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is one of the oldest cathedrals in America. The adjacent Plaza de la Cathedral is usually the most crowded tourist spot in Old Havana, providing an impressive and historical setting. Its façade a true marvel, especially in the afternoon when bathed in sunlight. When accessible, the interior offers a fascinating glimpse, striking a balance between sobriety and intrigue. With no admission fee and no guided tours available, visitors are free to explore at their leisure. As a historic cathedral, it proudly showcases a blend of colonial and modern art, welcoming visitors with complimentary admission and providing leg wraps for women as required, all within the picturesque setting of a colonial plaza. Our visit to the cathedral took place at noon. It was exceptionally hot, to the point where we felt like we were melting. Unfortunately, the church was closed, denying us the opportunity to admire its beautiful interior. This site is a top tourist recommendation. Visiting in the morning or evening is advised. We heard that the cathedral's nighttime view is breathtaking. If possible, visit the cathedral in the morning and at night.
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