Plaza de la Catedral

Top 1% of attractions in Havana
8/10

What the experts agree on

Havana's most atmospheric colonial square showcases Cuban baroque architecture at its finest, with the striking asymmetrical cathedral anchoring a beautifully preserved plaza that captures the city's historical essence.

4 expert reviews

“The square that surrounds and is named for the Catedral de la Habana is one of La Habana Vieja's most beautiful spots.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"Stroll along the broad second-floor interior veranda overlooking the lush central courtyard, with its white marble statue of Christopher Columbus." Full review
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Habana Vieja's most uniform square is a museum to Cuban baroque with all the surrounding buildings, including the city's beguiling asymmetrical cathedral." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The historical soul of Havana can be strongly felt in Plaza de la Catedral, a small enclosed square dominated by the city's cathedral." Full review


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