Church del Espíritu Santo, Havana
The Iglesia del Espíritu Santo is a colonial church at #702 Calle Cuba in Old Havana, Havana, Cuba, was built in 1635 on the corner of the corner of Calles Cuba and Acosta. The Espíritu Santo contains some notable paintings including a seated, post-crucifixion Christ on the right wall, and catacombs. It is considered one of the oldest temples in Havana. Free blacks, already numerous, devoted the church to the Holy Spirit in 1638.
Iglesia del Espíritu Santo | |
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General information | |
Type | Religious |
Address | No.702 Calle Cuba |
Town or city | Havana |
Country | Cuba |
Coordinates | 23.1325°N 82.3504°W |
Completed | 1648 |
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