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Cuba is a Caribbean island nation under communist rule. It has sugar-white beaches and is dotted with tobacco fields, which play a part in the production of the country's legendary cigars. The capital, Havana, is lined with pastel houses, 1950s-era cars and Spanish-colonial architecture in the 16th-century core, Old Havana. Salsa music plays in the dance clubs and cabaret shows are performed at the famed Tropicana.
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Travel Havana, Cuba - San Cristobal Cathedral in Havana
Take a tour of San Cristobal Cathedral in Havana, Cuba -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
For a taste of Cuba's rich history, visit Havana's Cathedral Square.
San Cristobal Cathedral was built in the mid 18th century.
This Baroque masterpiece once housed the remains of Christopher Columbus.
It has been famously described as Music Set in Stone.
The structure is unique in that one tower is wider than the other.
San Cristobal, made partly of coral, glows in the Havana twilight.
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Cuban Catholics welcome Pope Francis to Havana Cathedral
Havana Cathedral, Havana, Cuba, 2014
La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana, 1748-1777, is dedicated to Saint Christopher.
Havana Cathedral, Cuba - 9th November, 2010
Views in and around the main Cathedral in Havana, as well as Cathedral Square. Footage includes the building's architecture as well as internal art and religious iconography.
Havana, Plaza de la Catedral, Cuba
Havana city, Plaza de la Catedral. Havana old town, Cuba 2010
Havana (/həˈvænə/; Spanish: La Habana) is the capital city, largest city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba.The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the third largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region. The city extends mostly westward and southward from the bay, which is entered through a narrow inlet and which divides into three main harbours: Marimelena, Guanabacoa and Atarés. The sluggish Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay.
The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and due to its strategic location it served as a springboard for the Spanish conquest of the continent becoming a stopping point for the treasure-laden Spanish galleons on the crossing between the New World and the Old World. King Philip II of Spain granted Havana the title of City in 1592. Walls as well as forts were built to protect the old city.The sinking of the US battleship Maine in Havana's harbor in 1898 was the immediate cause of the Spanish–American War.
Contemporary Havana can essentially be described as three cities in one: Old Havana, Vedado and the newer suburban districts. The city is the center of the Cuban government, and home to various ministries, headquarters of businesses and over 90 diplomatic offices.The current mayor is Marta Hernández from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC). In 2009, the city/province had the 3rd highest income in the country.
The historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.The city is also noted for its history, culture, architecture and monuments.
Havana, Plaza de la Catedral
Only one person turns up for Pope mass in Havana cathedral
1. Wide shot Morro Castle and flag at daybreak
2. Medium shot of Saint Francis Church
3. Wide shot of Old Cathedral of Havana
4. Wide shot of interior, priest and one parishioner
5. Pan left of empty pews
6. Mid shot of priest holding chalice
7. Wide shot woman sitting alone in mass
8. Close up woman's face
9. Close up of crucifix above altar
10. Mid shot of woman taking communion
11. Wide shot of empty pews and schoolgirls watching from outside
12. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Fr. Nestor Fornaris, Havana Cathedral:
It's a mass for a few people, for those who have the possibility to come. Sometimes nuns come that want to take advantage of the early hour and then have the day off. It's not a mass for multitudes.
13. Exterior Cathedral with open door and woman alone in pew
14. Mid shot of priest, woman, and statue of the Virgin Mary.
15. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Maria Isabel, Cuban Catholic:
It's the first time they've held Mass at this hour. It seems to me that people didn't know this. If people would have known, I think they would have come.
16. Wide shot of Old Cathedral
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(m) Millions of people gathered around the world on Friday to pay last respects to Pope John Paul II on the day of his funeral
Churches were filled to capacity in many places - except in Cuba.
As the funeral was taking place in Rome, in Cuba a Mass was held at Havana's Old Cathedral.
But a woman who identified herself as Maria Isabel was the only person in attendance.
No one else came to pray, no one else came to hear the sermon, and no one else came to the cathedral.
Maria Isabel prayed alone in the pews and took communion with the Cathedral's priest, Father Nestor Fornaris.
According to the priest low attendance is common for early Mass.
It's a Mass for a few people, for those who have the possibility to come. Sometimes nuns come that want to take advantage of the early hour and then have the day off. It's not a Mass for multitudes, said Fr. Fornaris.
Maria Isabel thinks attendance for this special mass was non-existent due to poor organisation on behalf of the Cuban Catholic Church.
It's the first time they've held Mass at this hour. It seems to me that people didn't know this. If people would have known, I think they would have come, she said.
Cuban Cardinal Jaime Ortega is at the Vatican participating in the Conclave.
Before his departure last Monday night, he held a funeral Mass in Havana for the Pope.
Dozens of diplomats and Cuban President Fidel Castro were in attendance.
There are no immediate plans for any additional masses to honour Pope John Paul II in Cuba.
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Havana Cathedral, Cuba
Havana Cathedral and Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Catedral)
old havana, Cathedral Square, Plaza de la Catedral Habana Vieja, Cuba - inhavana.net
This open space is simply majestic, with its imposing Cathedral and buildings of baroque style, all of the eighteenth century. One of the most beautiful places in Old Havana.
CUBA: POPE JOHN PAUL II VISITS HAVANA CATHEDRAL
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The Pope appears a step closer to securing the release of some of Cuba's estimated 500 political prisoners.
The Vatican has confirmed that the Cuban Government has promised them an early response to the Holy Father's appeal for clemency for so-called prisoners of conscience.
The news came as the Pontiff headed for Havana Cathedral to address Catholic clergy as his five-day tour drew to a close.
The Pope's message has clearly struck a chord amongst Havana's youth - as the Holy Father was speaking to clergy in the city's cathedral; bands of young people were marching through the streets in an impromptu carnival.
The Pope himself threw away the script as he arrived at the cathedral - climbing out of the Pope mobile and going to bless onlookers who had gathered in pouring rain to catch a glimpse of him.
Everywhere he goes in Cuba there's no hiding the sheer delight on people's faces.
Even in the normally sombre atmosphere of the cathedral - Cuban flags were in evidence; being waved by nuns and priests who's mission was so hindered by years of official state atheism.
The Pope has travelled hundreds and hundreds of kilometres this week - no mean feat for a man who's health has often given cause for concern.
On occasion he has looked unsteady - but for the most part he has held up well to the gruelling schedule - a wipe of the papal brow the only concession he allowed himself as another hectic day drew towards a close.
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Obama in Cuba - Tour of Old Havana, including the Catedral de San Cristobal de Havana
Obama in Cuba - Tour of Old Havana, including the Catedral de San Cristobal de Havana
Havana, Cuba - La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana HD (2017)
Havana Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception; Spanish: La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana) is one of eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba. It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral in the center of Old Havana. The thirty-four by thirty-five meter rectanglular church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
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Havana Cathedral (The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception; Spanish: La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana) is one of eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals on the island of Cuba. It is located in the Plaza de la Catedral in the center of Old Havana. The thirty-four by thirty-five meter rectanglular church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
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Old Havana's cathedral illuminated ahead of Benedict's visit
(26 Mar 2012) ++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Wide of Havana Cathedral with colourful images projected on it
2. Projection of Pope Benedict XVI on cathedral wall
3. People in square looking at cathedral
4. Close up of people looking
5. Pan across square to illuminated cathedral with projection
6. Set up of artist Gaspare Di Caro cleaning lenses
++DAY SHOT++
7. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gaspare Di Caro, Artist:
This 'luminography' consists of illuminating with an artistic flair the cathedral for the Pope's visit. When I say: an artistic light, I say it with a sense of respect for the architectural details of the fa�ade.
8. Various of Di Caro cleaning lenses
++DAY SHOT++
9. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Gaspare Di Caro, Artist:
At this time I'm risking my professional life. What I mean is that I don't have a second chance at this. It's a one shot deal; either it works or it doesn't. And that's it.
++NIGHT SHOTS++
10. Various of Havana Cathedral with images projected on its walls
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As part of preparations for the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI, Havana's iconic cathedral has been transformed into an art installation.
Late on Sunday, residents were charmed by an attractive show of colourful slides, including an image of Benedict, that were projected onto the fa�ade of the cathedral, accompanied by Gregorian chants.
The spectacle of light and colour covering the 18-century church located in Old Havana is the work of Italian-French artist Gaspare Di Caro.
For Di Caro, the event is a unique experience.
At this time I'm risking my professional life. What I mean is that I don't have a second chance at this. It's a one shot deal; either it works or it doesn't. And that's it, he says.
Di Caro lives in Brazil where he has created similar works, including projections on the Christ the Redeemer monument overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
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Plaza de la Catedral en La Habana. Cathedral Square . Havana. Cuba
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Si bajas por toda la calle Empedrado, famosa porque en ella se ubica la célebre Bodeguita del Medio, buscando el mar, te toparás con la Plaza de la Catedral. Aunque, por sus proporciones y por la diferencia entre sus torres, muchos cuestionan que cataloguen de catedral esta parroquia habanera, su historia y belleza la coronan reina de las iglesias habaneras.
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The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception (known in Spanish as La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana) is one of eleven Roman Catholic cathedrals in Cuba. It’s located in the Plaza de la Catedral, in the center of Old Havana. The thirty-four by thirty-five meter rectangular church serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
The church was built in a Baroque style with several Tuscan elements, and is considered one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in Cuba. The building is mainly constructed from blocks of coral cut from sources in the Gulf of Mexico's ocean floor and, as a result, preserved marine fossils are present in the facade.
Legend has it that the cathedral once held remains of Christopher Columbus. In 1796, after the Peace of Basel was signed and Spain ceded most of Hispaniola to France, the remains of Columbus were moved and laid to rest in the cathedral's Altar of the Gospel. The gravestone read Oh Remains and Image of Great Columbus, Be Preserved One Thousand Years in the Funerary Urn. The remains were returned to Spain in 1898 after the Cuban War of Independence.
The Jesuits began construction of the cathedral in 1748 on the site of an earlier church, and it was completed in 1777, well after King Carlos III expelled the Jesuits from the island in 1767.
CATHEDRAL PLAZA OF HAVANA / La Plaza de la Catedral de La Habana.
Cathedral Square, former Plaza de la Ciénaga, is one of the most beautiful places of colonial Havana. It was the last of the main squares to be formed in the city during the second half of the sixteenth century.
In the 18th century, It became one of the fundamental centers of the city. Well-to-do families of Havana society built palaces and mansions that still exist. Its appearance changed completely during that century, it was renamed named Plaza de la Catedral after the old Church of the jesuits at one end of the square later elevated to the rank of Cathedral.
La Plaza la Catedral, antigua Plaza de la Ciénaga. Es uno de los más bellos lugares de La Habana colonial. Fue la última de las principales plazas en formarse en la segunda mitad del siglo XVI.
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En el siglo 18 se transformo en uno de los centros fundamentales de la ciudad. Familias adineradas de la sociedad habanera de entonces fabricaron mansiones que aún perduran. Su aspecto cambió totalmente, su nombre también, convirtiéndose en Plaza de la Catedral después que fue elevada a este rango la antigua Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, que sobresale en uno de sus extremos.