Catedral de Matanzas
See the original Catedral de Matanzas in Cuba and marvel at the beautiful old frescoes inside
Catedral de Matanzas
© Matancero
The Catedral de Matanzas (Cathedral), or Catedral de San Carlos Borromeo, is the most important religious building in all this Cuban city. It is located near the Parque de la Libertad and the Palacio de Junco (Junco Palace). A strategic location away from the hustle and bustle of these two always very busy places.
With the laying of its first stone in 1693, the city of Matanzas was officially founded. In this act, the altar and the cross are raised for the first time to carry out the first official mass and San Carlos and San Severino are consecrated as patrons of the city.
Despite being started at the same time as the city, it was not until many years later that the church was finished. The temple that we see today is the result of several reconstructions that have taken place over the years. The result is the combination of eclectic, neoclassical and baroque styles that we find in the building.
Nevertheless, perhaps the most interesting thing about this church that was named cathedral in 1912, are the frescoes that are found inside, some of which are considered the most beautiful in all of Cuba.
More Information:
Location:
Calle 282.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00; Sunday 9:00 to 12:00
Entrance price:
Free.
Interactive map:
Varadero
What to see:
- Parque Josone
- Mansión Xanadú
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Reserva Ecológica Varahicacos
- Cueva de Ambrosio
- Cueva de los Musulmanes
- Iglesia de Santa Elvira
- Parque Central y Parque de las 8 000 taquillas
- Cayo Blanco
Beaches:
Museums :
Matanzas
What to see:
- Teatro Sauto
- Plaza de la Vigía
- Catedral de Matanzas
- Barrio de Versalles
- Castillo de San Severino
- Puente Calixto García
- Puente de la Concordia
- Estadio Palmar de Junco
- Parque de la Libertad
- Parque de Bomberos
- Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
- Ermita de Monserrate
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Cuevas de Saturno
- Río Canímar
- Bahía de Cochinos
- San Miguel de los Baños
Beaches:
Museums:
Península de Zapata
What to See:
- Boca de Guamá
- Laguna del Tesoro
- Criadero de Cocodrilos de Guamá
- Gran Parque Natural Montemar
- Cueva de los peces
- Bahía de Cochinos
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Other nearby destinations:
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