Cathedral Square

The Cathedral Square of Havana

The Cathedral Square, Plaza de la Catedral, is one of the finest baroque squares of Havana. The Havana audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this harmonious square, dominated by the cathedral and lined with colonial palaces.

A baroque square of Old Havana

Plaza de la Catedral is one of the emblematic squares of Old Havana. Dominated by the baroque façade of the San Cristóbal Cathedral, it is surrounded by elegant colonial palaces with arcades, which today house museums, restaurants and galleries. Paved and harmonious, animated by music, it is among the finest architectural ensembles of the Cuban capital.

What to see

You admire the baroque façade of the cathedral and the colonial arcaded palaces that line the square, in an atmosphere animated by Cuban music. Plaza de la Catedral is one of the finest settings of Old Havana. It is a must-see stop for lovers of colonial architecture.

Practical information

The Cathedral Square lies in the heart of Old Havana, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cathedral, the museums and the restaurants around have their own hours. The square is particularly lively during the day.

What dominates the Cathedral Square of Havana?

The baroque façade of the San Cristóbal Cathedral; the square is surrounded by colonial arcaded palaces, among the finest of Old Havana.

Where is the Cathedral Square?

In the heart of Old Havana, in Cuba.