Monuments

Palaces, churches, mansions, sanctuaries, theatres... A good way to get to know the history of Tenerife is through its main artistic and architectural monuments.

  • Casa de Lercaro

    Casa de Lercaro  

    C/San Agustín 22, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna

    Francisco Lercaro de León, Lieutenant General of Tenerife, had the house built in 1593. It is a fine example of Canary Island civil architecture. The interior... [+]

  • Casa Lercaro en La Orotava

    Casa Lercaro en La Orotava  

    C/ Colegio, 5-7 38300 LA OROTAVA

    The Casa Lercaro, classed as a monument of cultural interest, is a 17th century mansion, located at number 7, Calle Colegio, in the heart of the historical... [+]

  • Cathedral of Candelaria

    Cathedral of Candelaria  

    Plaza Patrona de Canarias 38530 Candelaria

    At the end of the 14th century, some one hundred years before the conquest of Tenerife, a Gothic carving of the Virgin of Candelaria appeared on the coasts of the... [+]

  • Cathedral of La Laguna

    Cathedral of La Laguna  

    Plaza Fray Albino, 38201, San Cristóbal de La Laguna

    The cathedral is built on the site of the old church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. The building of this church began in 1515 where there had originally been... [+]

  • Church and Mother House of La Concepción in La Orotava

    Church and Mother House of La Concepción in La Orotava  

    Plaza Casañas s/n, 38300 La Orotava

    The church of La Concepción is possible the best example of Baroque style in the whole of the Canary Islands. The facade is made up of three adornments; the... [+]

  • Church of La Concepción in Santa Cruz

    Church of La Concepción in Santa Cruz  

    Plaza de la Iglesia, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    In the year 1500, Juan Guerra, the church founder, began building this church dedicated to the "Santa Cruz" (Holy Cross). In 1638 the church was given the name of... [+]

  • Convent of Santa Catalina

    Convent of Santa Catalina  

    Plaza del Adelantado, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna

    The Santa Catalina de Siena Dominican convent of cloistered nuns was opened in 1611 above the house of the Governors. It contains some interesting Baroque... [+]

  • Episcopal Palace or Casa Salazar

    Episcopal Palace or Casa Salazar  

    C/ San Agustín 28, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna

    On the 23rd of January, 2006, it was devastated by a fire that reduced to ashes the incalculable value of the artistic heritage it held within.This used to be the... [+]

  • Guimera Theatre

    Guimera Theatre  

    Plaza Isla de la Madera s/n, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    The project for the theatre was drawn up in 1849 by Manuel de Oraá in a classic-romance style and was built on the site of the old convent of Santa Domingo. This... [+]

  • Liceo Taoro

    Liceo Taoro  

    Plaza de la Constitución, C/ San Agustín, 38300 La Orotava

    This eclectic style building situated at the end of a terraced garden, was built by Tomás de Ascanio and Méndez de Lugo and currently houses the Liceo de Taoro... [+]

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