The Iglesia Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo (English: Main Parish Church of the Holy Spirit), also known as the Sancti Spiritus Main Parish Church or simply the Parroquial Mayor is a historic Catholic parish church located in the province of Sancti Spíritus and the oldest church in Cuba.
| Main Parish Church of Sancti Spiritus | |
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Iglesia Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo | |
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| 21°55′31″N 79°26′36″W / 21.925355°N 79.443351°W | |
| Location | Sancti Spíritus |
| Country | Cuba |
| History | |
| Founded | 1522 |
History
editLocated in the town of Sancti Spíritus, within Sancti Spíritus Province, central Cuba, it is situated on the Plaza Honorato del Castillo.[1] It is two blocks south of the town's main square.
Built in 1522, the Parish Church of Sancti Spíritus was originally constructed out of wood.[2] Following its destruction by pirates, the church was rebuilt in stone in 1680. The 36-meter high bell tower, featuring gold, silver, and bronze bells, was added in the 18th century, with the cupola completed in the 19th century.[3]
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Media related to Iglesia Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo at Wikimedia Commons
References
edit- ^ Caribbean Islands Handbook with the Bahamas. (2000). United Kingdom: Trade & Travel Publications.
- ^ Boobbyer, C. (2008). DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cuba. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated.
- ^ Guides, I. (2022). Insight Guides Cuba (Travel Guide EBook). United Kingdom: Apa Publications.
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