Today, I’m taking you to visit 👆🏻👇🏻
Construction of the Cathedral began before 1750, but the Jesuit Order was expelled from America in the following years. The Oratory was left unfinished (yes, the Jesuits didn’t design it as a cathedral)
Although it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, it took many years to complete. This is why its towers are unequal and the chapels do not have the same dimensions.
In another article, we will revisit the history of this marvel of American Baroque. Follow me so you don’t miss it! ;)
Today, I want you to join me to see the views from the lookout of one of its towers.
The Cathedral Square was part of the restoration process that the historic center of the city underwent (and is still ongoing).
The towers of the Cathedral also underwent restoration, which allowed them to be opened to visitors.
Before climbing the tower, you must follow the route through the interior of the Cathedral.
-Don’t rush; take your time and admire every detail of the Cathedral’s interior-
It’s incredible to think that such a work was completed four centuries ago.
Before finishing the tour, you will see a sign indicating the price of the visit, and behind it, a very patient and calm gentleman who will charge you and guide you on where to go up.
Visiting the tower of the Havana Cathedral costs 50 CUP for foreigners and 10 CUP for Cubans (less than 50 cents). This money is used for charitable works of the religious site, according to the gentleman at the entrance.
In the courtyard to access the Tower, we encountered some kittens that didn’t seem very accustomed to visitors; still, we greeted them and decided to go up through the small door at the back.
This tower has more than five bells of different sizes, which ring depending on the celebration to alert all the inhabitants of this side of the city.
The staircase to access the bells couldn’t be more colonial. Narrow (quite), with steps that, if you had to run up, would leave more than one person breathless. In other words: We got our exercise for the day.
As you climb, there are openings in the structure that allow air to circulate and also provide views of the outside. For us, they were the only way to realize we were going up, but we couldn’t stop wondering how they built such a narrow staircase.
We reached the first level, where we found the first bells (which are not the largest). Here you can step inside the Cathedral’s façade and take a more incredible photo of the Cathedral Square.
We continued exercising, I mean, climbing. The top was the goal. We started to see the Cabaña Fortress, the Havana Cathedral is very close to the bay.
From there, we could see the rest of the Cathedral; it’s incredible that this was done so many years ago with such rudimentary technology.
On the second level, we found the largest bell of the Cathedral, installed in 1777 (the bell itself says so). In the distance, we see the Capitol rising and what remains of the Saratoga Hotel.
The views from this level were our favorites. From there, we saw a large part of the historic center; it felt like traveling back in time.
Of course, the photo of the Cathedral Square couldn’t be missing. We were lucky to find it empty and were able to capture the entire mosaic of the square.
Only the third level remained.
Paradoxically, we didn’t like the views from here much. Although you can sit and rest from the climb.
According to what we were told, this level was not part of the original plans, but it was necessary to add it and it was only thought of as a culmination. That is, it had no aesthetic function.
Still, if you can, reach the end. It’s definitely worth it to see Havana from this place. The Tower is incredible.
I must confess that at 24 years old and after researching the city daily, I had never climbed this tower before; it surprised and delighted me.
Before finishing, if you decide to visit the place, please leave a donation in one of the urns in the Cathedral. These are used for charitable causes and the ongoing maintenance of the Cathedral.
Without a doubt, it’s a place I highly recommend visiting.
Today, I’ll say goodbye without asking you questions, but not before inviting you to comment on whatever you like.
It will be a pleasure to read you down there.
Read you soon...
[dahpilot]
All photos are mine
Hi @dahpilot, I love the gothic with its heights, so I hope you will bring us more beautiful photos of the cathedral and the views from it.
Thanks for sharing these images and the experience of climbing up the narrow staircase of the tower.
Best regards.
What can I tell you, when you have true works of art in every little town and city? 😍😍 ( I have several in my future bucket list 😂
Still, this is a Spanish marvel in the Caribbean, and you can see it in every corner.
I have another post with more details that I know you’ll like, but for now, I’ll leave you with this photo of where the light came in; only a child could fit through there 😅
A beautiful photo 😍. You have left me wanting to see more 😃.
Saludos.
My friend i've been reading some new about DANA in Valencia , hope everything will be fine for you and your family ,i don't know if Madrid is as bad as Valencia
Here we are fine, it is also raining quite a bit, and this afternoon the wind has been blowing hard. It is likely that some part of the city may be flooded. But I don't think anything extraordinary is happening in Madrid.
Thank you very much for your interest. Now I'm going to sleep, and if tomorrow the Metro works I'll work in the office. If not, I will do it from home.
A big hug @dahpilot.
I've always wanted to visit it, but I've never had the pleasure. I hope to visit it as soon as possible, even though I sometimes pass very close by and don't dare to go in. 😅
Take some time, my friend, and at least visit the tower; the views from up there are amazing!
I must say, I discovered it by carambola 😂. I think it’s something they opened very recently because there wasn’t even a line to get in, and that says it all
Every time I read your publications I learn something new, for example I didn't know that the tower was open to the public, is it open every day? I already know what will be my next place to visit. The view from the tower is amazing.
I blushed when I read your comment 🙈, thank you very much for your words.
The tower is theoretically open every day, but if the old man doesn't come that day, it doesn't open. As we say : es a suerte y verda' , but when I asked, they told me it was always open.
It’s definitely a place worth visiting; your little girl will surely love it 😁
Hope to read your visit soon 😃
I don't know about soon, but I'm sure you will read, thanks for the indications.
What a beautiful Cathedral and how the view simply is overlooking the cityscape.
Indeed, the views from this place are a true privilege 😍, and the cathedral—well, that deserves a post of its own for all its beauty.
Thank you for stopping by 🙏🏻
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¡Hola @dahpilot! Aquí @ninaeatshere, me paso para informarte que este post ha sido curado manualmente. Muchas gracias por publicar en la Comunidad de Worldmappin.
¡Wow! con que se puede subir a la torre, qué bien saber que han restaurado parte de su estructura y lo han abierto al turismo. Creo que hace unos 20 años que no vuelvo a Cuba jaja en aquel tiempo no recuerdo haber podido subir, pero sí lo majestuosa que se ve la fachada de la catedral.
Es un espacio magnífico, gracias por permitirme ver a través de tu experiencia la vista desde la torre. Sin embargo, mientras te leo, siento que me faltan imágenes donde muestres más de esos detalles interesantes que comentas, los gatitos que saludaste, la angostas escaleras o mostrar mejor la increíble vista de la fachada que tanto te gustó mientras subías.
Entiendo que a veces no estamos solo haciendo fotos, o que las reserves para otra cosa, solo tenlo en cuenta como una sugerencia para un próximo post, simplemente para lograr que tu entrada tenga más alcance y posibilidad de aparecer en nuestro Dayly Travel Digest.
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Gracias por todos los consejos, siempre son bien recibidos y anotados para futuros post
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Gracias a ti por tenerlos en cuenta, solo son sugerencias, la idea es que juntos podamos hacer de Hive un lugar cada vez mas valioso. 🥰
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