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.

7 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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Don't miss the Throne Room, with... an array of treasures, and plush throne built for use by Spain's visiting monarchs.
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
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Plaza de la Catedral with its haunting baroque church"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Plaza de la Catedral is home to Havana's most impressive church (which is also free to visit). Don't miss the artsy Callejón del Chorro nearby."
National Geographic National Geographic
"It’s a stone’s throw from Plaza de la Catedral, with its 18th-century baroque cathedral"
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