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Things to do in Ciudad de la Habana Province, Ciudad de la Habana Province: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Ciudad de la Habana Province, Cuba including Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Belen, Havana Cathedral, Iglesia Y Convento De La Merced, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Asisi, Synagogue Adath Israel of Cuba, Mosque Abdallah, Church of the Good Voyage (Iglesia Santo Cristo Del Buen Viaje), El Templete, Sinagoga Centro Hebreo Sefaradi de Cuba, Casa del Arabe.
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1. Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Belen
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Havana's first baroque church (1712-18) was originally conceived as a convalescent hospital. The founding Belenistas (members of the Order of Bethlehem) were replaced in 1842 by the Jesuits, who established a school here in 1856. The niche over the main door contains a nativity scene under a fluted conch shell. The figures in the niche are illuminated from behind by an amber reflector that throws extra light on the heads of the saints. (The lighting here is the work of electrical engineer Félix de Noval, who has illuminated many of Havana's monuments.) The convent's Arco de Belén, at the corner of Acosta and Compostela, has long been identified with the neighborhood's Jewish community, which after their 1492 expulsion from Spain became an important presence in Cuba as the Sephardic diaspora spread throughout the Mediterranean and the New World. COST: $2. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-1.
2. Havana Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,010 reviews
Reviewed By estrelad2020 - Edmonton, Canada
I attended mass on January 6, 2020 (Epiphany) it was wonderful to hear the mass and be with my fellow Catholics of the World.
3. Iglesia Y Convento De La Merced
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Although it was begun in 1755, this church and convent complex wasn't completed until the 19th century. Hence you can clearly see a progression of architectural styles, particularly in the facade, with its six starchy-white pillars and its combination of late-baroque and early neoclassical elements. Inside are numerous works by 19th-century Cuban painters. COST: Free. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-1.
4. Church and Convent of St. Francis of Asisi
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4.5 based on 554 reviews
The Latin inscription over the main door of this church and convent dedicated to St. Francis reads: non est in toto sanctior orbe locus (there is no holier place on earth). As it's now a museum and concert hall, it may no longer be earth's holiest place, but it certainly is one of the loveliest. Built in the 16th century, in 1730 it was restored in a baroque style, resulting in a richly adorned facade with fluted conchlike tympanums over the doors and windows. Just inside the door you'll see tombs beneath a glass floor panel. (Churches were used as cemeteries until Bishop Espada founded what is now the Necrópolis Cristóbal Colón in 1868, a detail all Cubans seem to know and cherish). Note also the 19th-century grandfather clock made by Tiffany. The rooms to the right of the nave house archaeological finds and art exhibits.
Reviewed By mctavish2016 - London, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our visit to this Convent and church Interesting to see a convent still in use today. Well worth a stop to visit.
5. Synagogue Adath Israel of Cuba
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
6. Mosque Abdallah
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By V7037ZBjonathanp
Amazing people amazing everything very good community except donations I would recommend to do them personally to each individual to be a person to person experience. Very nice praying space in Havana for the Muslim community.
7. Church of the Good Voyage (Iglesia Santo Cristo Del Buen Viaje)
8. El Templete
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4.0 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Superkatt - Sweden, null
This smaller Temple in Doric style is situated on the sea side of the Plaza de Armas. Temple was built on the spot where the first mass and city council of Havana was held on the seashore under the shadow of a ceiba-tree. The interior shows 3 large oil paintings of Vermay on the topic of these historical events, and a monument in front of the Temple is standing on the spot where an old ceiba-tree is said to be standing before. Entrance is free.
9. Sinagoga Centro Hebreo Sefaradi de Cuba
10. Casa del Arabe
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