Basilica of Candelaria, Minor basilica in Candelaria, Spain
The basilica features a 45-meter bell tower, three naves supported by Doric columns, and an architectural design combining regional and neoclassical elements.
Construction of the current basilica commenced in 1959, replacing an earlier church from 1672 that burned down in 1789 due to a severe fire.
The central altar displays a large mural by painter José Aguiar and houses the statue of Our Lady of Candelaria created by Fernando Estévez del Sacramento.
The basilica opens Monday afternoons from 15:00 to 19:30 and Tuesday through Sunday from 07:30 to 19:30, accommodating up to 5000 visitors.
Nine bronze statues of the Guanche kings, known as menceyes, stand in the square adjacent to the basilica, commemorating the indigenous rulers of Tenerife.
Location: Candelaria
Inception: 1959
Architects: José Enrique Marrero Regalado
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Capacity: 5000
Height: 45 m
Opening Hours: Lundi 15:00-19:30; Mardi-Dimanche 07:30-19:30
Website: https://basilicadecandelaria.wordpress.com
GPS coordinates: 28.35128,-16.36978
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:59
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