The Cathedral of St Cristobal is located in Havana, in the famous, landmark-rich Cathedral Square. Its construction was begun by the Jesuits in 1750, but in 1776 they were expelled from the country by the name of the Spanish king. Therefore, when the consecration of the church took place in 1788, its founders were not present. The entire Cathedral Square is characterised by its unique old architecture in the spirit of the Spanish colonial style. The Cathedral of St Cristobal is no exception, its interior vaults are made of wood, and in the 19th century they were covered with plaster to resemble the Gothic vaults of European churches. The floor was originally laid with stone slabs, but they were later replaced with marble. The church holds many secrets and mysteries, many of which have not been revealed to this day. Inside the cathedral you can see ancient tombs, and walls that are covered with the prints of a thousand hands. These are said to be the footprints of slaves and creators. It was here that the remains of the great traveller Christopher Columbus were originally buried and later transferred to Seville. On the right side of St Cristobal's Cathedral you can also visit the Palace of the Marqués de Agua Clara, famous for its café-restaurant. To the left of it are the palaces of the Count of Lombillo and the Marqués de Arcos, built in the 18th century.
