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{{Landmarks Infobox
|image = Cathedral of Havana.jpg
|image = Cathedral of Havana.jpg
|description = Old [[Havana]]'s largest and most famous cathedral.
|description = [[Havana]]'s largest and most famous cathedral.
|location = Havana, [[Cuba]], [[Caribbean]]
|location = Havana, [[Cuba]]
|dateconstructed = 1748 - 1777
|dateconstructed = 1748 1777
|functions = Cathedral
|functions = Cathedral
|features = [[Viewpoints|Viewpoint]]
|features = [[Viewpoint]]
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''}}
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The '''Cathedral of Havana''', referred to in full as '''La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana''' (English: ''Cathedral of The Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception''), is a cathedral located in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]]. It also serves as the seat of the [[Rome|Roman]] Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.
The '''Cathedral of Havana''', referred to in full as '''La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana''' (English: ''Cathedral of The Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception''), is a cathedral located in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]]. It also serves as the seat of the {{Wiki|Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana}}.


The Cathedral of Havana stood on the site of an earlier church, facing the nearby plaza. Finished by 1777, the cathedral was built in a Baroque style, featuring many curves and double curves that turn into column-like pilaster structures within the facade.
The cathedral was built on the site of an earlier smaller church; construction began in 1748 and finished many years later, in 1777.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Cathedral of Havana]]</ref>


As well as this, the building's obvious asymmetry and curious construction material - coral taken from the ocean nearby - make it one of the most unique houses of worship in the world.
Constructed in a {{Wiki|Baroque architecture|Baroque}} style, the cathedral features many curves and double curves that turn into column-like pilaster structures within the facade. As well as this, the building's obvious asymmetry and curious construction material—coral taken from the ocean nearby—make it one of the most unique houses of worship in the world.<ref name="Database" />


In 1722, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] visited the location, believing he would find his target, the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Grand Master]] [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], there. Instead, he found Torres' bodyguard, [[El Tiburón]], whom he followed to the [[Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta]].
In 1722, [[Edward Kenway]] visited the site whereupon the cathedral would be built 26 years later, believing he would find there his target, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]]. Instead, he found Torres' bodyguard, [[El Tiburón]], whom he followed to the [[Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta]].<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Tainted Blood]]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Two Animus fragments could be found atop the cathedral.
*Two [[Animus data fragment]]s could be found atop the church.
*Although it would not yet have existed by the time Edward visited Havana, the Cathedral of Havana was present in [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s Virtual Experience due to its status as a recognizable landmark. Historically, it would still have been a small church rising from drained swampland.
*Despite the structure not existing during Edward Kenway's time in Havana, the building was anachronistically included in [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s Virtual Experience due to its status as a recognizable landmark.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<tabber>Concept art=
<tabber>Concept art=
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Caribbean city ACIV.jpg|Concept art of the cathedral
Caribbean city ACIV.jpg|Concept art of the cathedral
AC4-RooftopCathedral DongluYu.jpg|Concept art of the cathedral's rooftop
AC4-RooftopCathedral DongluYu.jpg|Concept art of the cathedral's rooftop
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Havana city landmarks set by Donglu.jpg|Concept art of Havana's architecture, including the cathedral
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Havana city landmarks set by Donglu.jpg|Concept art of Havana's architecture, including the cathedral
Havana Cathedral 2 - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the ''Plaza de la Catedral''
Havana Cathedral's Plaza - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of an [[Assassins|Assassin]] overlooking the plaza
Havana Cathedral's Plaza - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of an [[Assassins|Assassin]] overlooking the plaza
Havana Cathedral - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of festivities at the plaza
Havana Cathedral - Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of festivities at the plaza
</gallery>
</gallery>
|-|Screenshots=
|-|Screenshots=
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
A Man They Call The Sage 9.png|A group of Templars gathered at the ''Plaza de la Catedral''
A Man They Call The Sage 9.png|A group of Templars gathered at the ''Plaza de la Catedral''
Tainted Blood 1.png|Edward meeting up with [[Rhona Dinsmore]] near the cathedral
Tainted Blood 1.png|Edward meeting up with [[Rhona Dinsmore]] near the cathedral
</gallery>
</gallery>
</tabber>
</tabber>
==Reference==
 
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – ''[[Black Flag Update]]'' {{del}}
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Anachronisms]]
[[Category:Landmarks in Havana]]
[[Category:Viewpoints]]
[[Category:Churches]]
[[Category:Churches]]
[[Category:Landmarks in Havana]]
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Latest revision as of 02:11, 25 May 2026

The Cathedral of Havana, referred to in full as La Catedral de la Virgen María de la Concepción Inmaculada de La Habana (English: Cathedral of The Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception), is a cathedral located in Havana, Cuba. It also serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Cristobal de la Habana.

The cathedral was built on the site of an earlier smaller church; construction began in 1748 and finished many years later, in 1777.[1]

Constructed in a Baroque style, the cathedral features many curves and double curves that turn into column-like pilaster structures within the facade. As well as this, the building's obvious asymmetry and curious construction material—coral taken from the ocean nearby—make it one of the most unique houses of worship in the world.[1]

In 1722, Edward Kenway visited the site whereupon the cathedral would be built 26 years later, believing he would find there his target, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars. Instead, he found Torres' bodyguard, El Tiburón, whom he followed to the Castillo de San Salvador de la Punta.[2]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Two Animus data fragments could be found atop the church.
  • Despite the structure not existing during Edward Kenway's time in Havana, the building was anachronistically included in Abstergo Entertainment's Virtual Experience due to its status as a recognizable landmark.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]