Iglesia Parroquial del Espíritu Santo Church, Havana
Come to the Iglesia del Espíritu Santo a colonial jewel in Old Havana and discover its special architecture
Iglesia Parroquial del Espíritu Santo Church
© Gonzalo Morán
The Iglesia Parroquial del Espíritu Santo Church is the oldest church still standing in Havana. It was built in 1640 and has been refurbished several times.
The temple is a faithful reflection of colonialism in Cuba. Although unlike other landmarks in the city, it is not an example of Cuban baroque, but its architecture goes beyond that, since different styles converge in the Iglesia del Espíritu Santo (Church of the Holy Spirit). From Arabic to Gothic architecture, a sum of beauty that is essential in your visit to Old Havana.
Inside, it houses some very interesting oil paintings of a religious nature, painted by Aristides Fernández. Also it emphasizes, the construction in a single ship, unlike the rest of temples of the city, finally centuries after its construction, other lateral stays were added to him. Of these rooms, the most important is the bell tower. It is a stony tower, solid and crowned by a clock, which was placed in 1808. It is also interesting to know that the parish was granted the status of parish in 1648, and in 1773 it served as an asylum. From this date onwards, it was granted the right to house all those who fled from justice
In 1863, it was rebuilt by order of the Order of the Paúles Fathers, who transformed it into the wonderful temple as we know it.
More information:
Location:
Calle Acosta nº 161, La Habana, Cuba.
Opening hours:
From 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Interactive map:
What to see in Old Havana
- Essential places to visit:
- Plaza de la Catedral Square
- Havana Cathedral
- Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras Palace
- Museo de Arte Colonial
- Plaza de Armas Square
- Castillo de la Real Fuerza (Castle of the Royal Force)
- Museo de Navegación (Maritime Museum)
- City Museum (Capitanes Generales Palace)
- Plaza de San Francisco de Asís Square
- San Francisco de Asís Convent and Religious Art Museum
- Rum Museum
- Plaza Vieja Square
- Planetarium
- Calle Mercaderes Street
- Maqueta Museum of Old Havana (Scale Model Museum)
- Calle Obispo Street
- Places to visit (See for superior stays to 3 days):
- La Bodeguita del Medio
- Palacio del Conde de Lombillo Palace
- Marqués de Arcos Palace
- Segundo Cabo Palace
- El Templete
- Automobile Museum
- Casa de la Obra Pía House
- Bacardí Building
- Plaza del Cristo Square
- Belén Convent
- Casa Natal de José Martí (Birthplace Museum)
- Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula Church
- Other places:
- Alejandro Humboldt Museum
- Fototeca de Cuba
- Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center
- Marqués de Prado Ameno Cards Museum
- National Museum of Natural History of Cuba
- La Casona Art Center
- Simón Bolívar House Museum
- Armería 9 de Abril Museum
- Chocolate Museum
- Casa de Asia House Museum
- Casa de África House Museum
- Casa de México Benito Juárez House Museum
- Tobacco Museum
- Firefighters Museum
- Oswaldo Guayasamín House Museum
- Numismatic Museum
- 28 de Septiembre de los CDR Museum
- Goldsmithing Museum
- Mural Painting Museum
- Farmacia Habanera Museum
- Santa Clara Convent
- Iglesia Parroquial del Espíritu Santo Church
- IIglesia del Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje Church
- Nuestra Señora de Kazán Orthodox Cathedral
- Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio Church
- El Floridita
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