Sancti Spiritus - Parroquial Mayor del Espiritu Santo

The Parroquial Mayor del Espiritu Santo in Sancti Spiritus is the oldest church in Cuba. The original church on this site was built in 1522 and made of wood construction but was rebuilt in 1680 in stone. Today the Parroquial Mayor del Espiritu Santo is a Romanesque and baroque design. Highlights of the church are the fantastic wood ceiling and the 30m / 98ft bell tower.

The church is also famous for the sermon of Fray artolome de las Casas that he delivered here, and became the beginning of his effort to help the Amerindians. The Parroquial Mayor del Espiritu Santo is a national monument.