A couple of weeks ago, I shared photos of Plaza de Armas with its old government buildings and new book stalls. From there, we walked to the Plaza de la Catedral, featuring the Catedral de San Cristóbal, an 18th century church. The Christopher in the name is Christopher Columbus whose remains, according to legend, once rested here.

Bell tower of the Catedral de San Cristóbal, Havana, Cuba

The Plaza is surrounded by grand 18th century homes, now mostly housing museums and galleries.

An upstairs balcony with a mediopunto window

Plaza de la Catedral as viewed from the Cathedral steps

I’ve been slowly re-capping my October trip to Cuba, sharing most posts to Saturday Snapshot at West Metro Mommy Reads:

• Photos of Entering Cuba
• Book review of Cuban Revelations by Marc Frank
• Photos of the Palacio de Valle
• Book review of Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene
• Photos of downtown Cienfuegos
• Food in Cuba
• Colorful Trinidad, Cuba
• Book review of Havana Nocturne by T.J. English with photos of 50s Cuba
• Interiors of a 1929 house in Havana
• Colors of Cuba exhibit
• Views of Havana from Hotel Capri
• Architecture and book stalls in the Plaza de Armas, Havana
• Food in Havana

Next week, I’ll share photos from a less-touristed area of Havana.