The Iglesia Parroquial Mayor del Espíritu Santo (), also known as the Sancti Spiritus Main Parish Church or simply the Parroquial Mayor, is a historic Catholic parish church located in the province of Sancti Spíritus and the oldest church in Cuba.
History Located in the town of Sancti Spíritus, within Sancti Spíritus Province, central Cuba, it is situated on the Plaza Honorato del Castillo.Caribbean Islands Handbook with the Bahamas. (2000). United Kingdom: Trade & Travel Publications. It is two blocks south of the town's main square.
Built in 1522, the Parish Church of Sancti Spíritus was originally constructed out of wood.Boobbyer, C. (2008). DK Eyewitness Top 10 Cuba. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated. Following its destruction by pirates, the church was rebuilt in stone in 1680. The 36-meter high bell tower, featuring gold, silver, and bronze bells, was added in the 18th century, with the cupola completed in the 19th century.Guides, I. (2022). Insight Guides Cuba (Travel Guide EBook). United Kingdom: Apa Publications.
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