Havana - Seminario de San Carlos y San Ambrosio

The Seminario de San Carlos y San Ambrosio is a functioning seminary and has been in operation in Havana since the mid 18th Century. Originally built by the Jesuits, the seminary has been a hotbed of scholarly pursuit for Cuban patriots and intellectuals for many years.

The exterior of the Seminario de San Carlos y San Ambrosio is not overly spectacular, however, the interior courtyard is unique in Havana and Cuba in general.

The interior courtyard has three levels surrounding it and each level is unique in its design ranging from single and double columns right up to wooden posts on the highest level. There are two portals of interest and both have their own architectural design. One is done up in Neo baroque, the other older one done in the relatively rare Churrigueresque style.