Plaza del Carmen, Camagüey
Visit the Plaza del Carmen in Camagüey, Cuba, occupied by a church and curious life-size sculptures
Plaza del Carmen, Camagüey
© Jack K.....ski
The Plaza del Carmen in Camagüey, a classic colonial plaza with an irregular layout, is one of the essential sites in this province of Cuba. It is reached by crossing a pedestrian street full of colourful facades in pastel shades.
If there is something that we must emphasize this centric place is its wonderful appearance. Its street lights, large water jars, and the spectacular work of ceramist Martha Jimenez, striking life-size sculptures that reflect everyday scenes of work and life in Camagüey.
At the end of this plaza are two unique monuments. On the one hand, the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen), of baroque style, built-in 1825 but recently restored, is the only church in the entire eastern half of Cuba that has two towers.
On the other hand, the great Monasterio de las Ursulinas (Ursuline Monastery), built-in 1829, is now an impressive architectural work, distinguished by the majestic arches that surround the courtyard. In the beginning, the convent was used as a shelter for hurricane victims and a school for the underprivileged. But today, the convent is a work of art, where strong mustard columns, jars and semicircular stained glass windows over wooden doors stand out.
More Information:
Location:
Calle Marín Varona, Camagüey, Cuba.
Church Hours:
From Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Monastery Hours:
You can visit if the patio is open.
Interactive map:
Camagüey
What to see:
- Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
- Plaza de la Solidaridad e Iglesia de la Soledad
- Plaza del Carmen
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
- Plaza de los Trabajadores
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
- Iglesia del Santo Cristo del Buen Viaje
- Calle de los Cines
- Calle República
- Parque Ignacio Agramonte
- Parque Casino Campestre
- Cayo Cruz
- Cayo Sabinal
- Florida
- Sierra del Chorrillo
- Minas
- Nuevitas
- Brasil
- Guáimaro
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