La Catedral

An unforgettable, iconic structure, this cathedral is a mark of Cuba’s colonial days. Made of stones taken from the sea, it has an 18th-century mystique, and its asymmetrical and atypical character makes it alluring and mysterious. It faces La Plaza de la Catedral, one of the most beautiful squares in Havana. If you look closely at the texture of the stone facade, you will see the fossilized remains of seashells. The builders took that theme and ran with it—at the entrance, you’re welcomed by a great rosette carved in the shape of a conch shell.