Palace of the General Captaincy of the Canary Islands
Palace of the General Captaincy of the Canary Islands, Military palace in Plaza Weyler, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
The Palace of the General Captaincy stands as a neoclassical structure with grand facades and ornamental details at the center of Plaza Weyler.
Construction of the military headquarters began in 1879 under Captain General Valeriano Weyler, becoming the administrative center for the Canary Islands by 1880.
The palace and its adjacent plaza form a central gathering space where residents participate in public ceremonies and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the palace through the city tram system or buses, with numerous parking facilities available in the surrounding streets.
The white Carrara marble fountain in Plaza Weyler, installed during the plaza's creation in 1893, marks the entrance to this military command center.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
GPS coordinates: 28.46778,-16.25667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:57
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