Cathedral of Havana

cathedral, Havana, Cuba

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The Cathedral of Havana, originally the church of Havana's patron saint, San Cristóbal, is an 18th-century Baroque structure located near the waterfront. Its ornate facade is recognized as a prime example of Italian Baroque design. The cathedral was constructed by the Jesuit order and later underwent restoration to preserve its original appearance. It is situated in Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Spanish colonial architecture, Baroque churches, and Neoclassic buildings.12

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…to be restored was the Cathedral of Havana, the church of Havana’s patron saint, San Cristóbal (St. Christopher); it was constructed in the 18th century by the Jesuit order. Located near the waterfront, its ornate facade is regarded by art historians as one of the world’s finest examples of Italian…
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…to be restored was the Cathedral of Havana, the church of Havana’s patron saint, San Cristóbal (St. Christopher); it was constructed in the 18th century by the Jesuit order. Located near the waterfront, its ornate facade is regarded by art historians as one of the world’s finest examples of Italian…
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In 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. Three columns…
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In 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. Three columns…
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