Plaza de San Francisco (San Francisco de Asis square), Havana Vieja, Cuba (2010). - Founded on 2 June 1628, this plaza is one of the oldest squares in Havana. It is named after the nearby Convento de San Francisco de Asís, a Franciscan convent built between 1575 and 1591. A market was historically held in this square, which was eventually moved to the Plaza Vieja as the monks from the church complained of the noise. - The Lonja del Comercio ...
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