Punto d'interesse
Piazza di San Francesco d'Assisi
Consigliato da 157 persone del luogo,
Consigli della gente del posto
Description: This Plaza served as a point of water fleets. In addition to the Convent and Church of San Francisco de Asis, they surround the Lonja del Comercio and the customs building. At this Plaza you will find "La Conversación" (The Conversation) - a bronze sculpture. It was made by French artist Etienne and donated by Vittorio Perrotta to the City in September 2012, it represents the need for dialogue in contemporary society.
Description: This Plaza served as a point of water fleets. In addition to the Convent and Church of San Francisco de Asis, they surround the Lonja del Comercio and the customs building. At this Plaza you will find "La Conversación" (The Conversation) - a bronze sculpture. It was made by French artis…
Cooled by sea breezes, Plaza de San Francisco faces the harbor at the entrance to Old Havana. The carefully-restored buildings impart a well-loved feel to this cobbled square. Plaza de San Francisco is blessed with two famous buildings, the Lonja del Comercio, with its stunning central dome, and the Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis featuring a tower that provides stunning views over Havana and the sea. Reputed to have the best acoustics in all of Cuba, the basilica is used primarily for musical concerts; check in with the attendant for current events. Also in the square, is the Fuente de los Leones, a white marble fountain. Once a freshwater supply to passing ships, this "fountain of the lions," was carved by Giuseppe Gaggini who donated it to the country in 1836
Cooled by sea breezes, Plaza de San Francisco faces the harbor at the entrance to Old Havana. The carefully-restored buildings impart a well-loved feel to this cobbled square. Plaza de San Francisco is blessed with two famous buildings, the Lonja del Comercio, with its stunning central dome, and the…
Attività uniche nelle vicinanze
Altri luoghi consigliati dalla gente del posto
- Museo di storia
- Consigliato da 780 persone del luogo
Posizione
Havana, Havana