Cuba: Baracoa – Baracoa Cathedral
One of the most iconic landmarks in Baracoa is the Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asunción (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption). This cathedral, built in the 1803, is a blend of Baroque and neoclassical styles with stained glass windows and ornate interior , and the most prominent and colorful building in the center of town. The cathedral also houses the Cruz de la Parra, a cross that was supposedly planted by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage to the Americas, making it a significant symbol of Baracoa’s historical importance.
