Cuba

Religious sites in Cuba

Cuba's Sacred Sites

Cuba’s religious landscape is reflected in its diverse architecture, ranging from grand 18th-century cathedrals in Havana and Santiago to rural evangelical temples. This collection includes the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre, the island's most sacred pilgrimage site, and the Neo-Gothic Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio, where José Martí was baptized. These sites provide insight into colonial history, the influence of Spanish Baroque and Neo-Gothic styles, and the enduring role of faith in local communities.

Cuba's Sacred Sites — Map

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Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio

18th-century Neo-Gothic church in Old Havana. It is famous as the baptismal site of national hero José Martí and serves as the primary setting for Cirilo Villaverde’s classic novel, Cecilia Valdés.

Dr. Vladimir Iván / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

The primary cathedral of Santiago de Cuba, completed in 1922. The neoclassical facade features twin towers and a large marble statue of the Angel of the Annunciation.

BluesyPete / CC BY-SA 3.0

C

Our Lady of Charity

The Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre is a Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to the Blessed…

nurzumspass / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Catedral del Santísimo Salvador de Bayamo-Manzanillo

Historic church in Bayamo containing a mural depicting the first performance of the Cuban national anthem, which took place within these walls during the 19th-century independence struggle.

E

Catedral Santa Clara de Asís

Neo-Gothic cathedral completed in 1923, known for its extensive collection of stained glass windows and a prominent white marble statue of the Virgin Mary.

F

Iglesia Católica

Mid-19th-century parish church located in the town of Colón.

G

St Padua Church

Catholic parish church serving the community of Zulueta.

H

Vitoria Sugar Mill Church

Historic chapel originally built to serve the workers and families of the Vitoria sugar mill community.

I

Iglesia católica

Place of Worship

J

Iglesia Central San German

Church

K

Iglesia Bautista de Cueto “Salem”

Baptist place of worship in the town of Cueto.

L

Iglesia San José

Place of Worship

M

Iglesia

Place of Worship

N

Iglesia

Place of Worship

O

Evangelical Church Los Pinos Nuevos

Evangelical house of worship belonging to the Los Pinos Nuevos denomination.

P

Iglesia Liga Evangélica de Cuba

Place of Worship

Q

Iglesia

Place of Worship

R

Iglesia Católica

Place of Worship

S

Iglesia Santa Teresa de Jesús

Place of Worship

T

Templo Bautista

Baptist temple serving the local community in Sibanicú.

U

Iglesia

Place of Worship

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