Religieuze bezienswaardigheden in Oud Havana

Religious Sites in Old Havana

Old Havana’s religious landscape features a blend of Spanish colonial architecture and diverse liturgical traditions. The area is anchored by the landmark Havana Cathedral, known for its asymmetrical Baroque facade, and the Basilica of San Francisco de Asis, which now serves as a museum and concert hall. Beyond Catholic heritage, the district contains the Russian Orthodox Our Lady of Kazan and the Greek Orthodox St. Nicholas. These sites, ranging from 17th-century convents to modern Orthodox cathedrals, showcase centuries of spiritual and architectural evolution.

Religious Sites in Old Havana — Kaart

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Havana Cathedral

Built in the Baroque architectural style by the Italian architect Francesco Borromini, the church is dedicated to Saint Christopher and it…

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Basilica of San Francisco de Asis

The Basílica Menor of San Francisco de Asís is a Catholic minor basilica and Franciscan convent in the district of Old Havana, Cuba.

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Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral

The Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in historic old town of Havana, Cuba, under the…

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Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio

Located on Loma del Ángel, this 18th-century church features a neo-Gothic facade. It is famous as the baptismal site of national hero José Martí and served as a central setting in the classic Cuban novel Cecilia Valdés.

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Convento De Santa Clara

It's hard to miss this bright yellow building that used to be home to nuns and now houses Academic Residence and museum.

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Catedral Ortodoxa Griega de San Nicolás de Mina

Consecrated in 2004, this Byzantine-style Greek Orthodox cathedral is situated within the gardens of the San Francisco de Asís convent. It serves as the seat of the Greek Orthodox Church in Cuba.

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San Judas

A neoclassical church dedicated to Saint Jude Thaddeus and Saint Nicholas of Bari. The interior features a central nave with religious imagery and remains a significant site for local devotion.

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our lady of mercy church

Completed in the late 19th century, this church is recognized for its opulent interior, featuring ornate wall paintings, gilded altars, and impressive ceiling murals. It is among the most richly decorated religious spaces in Havana.