Cathedral of La Laguna, Gothic Revival cathedral in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
The Cathedral of La Laguna is a place of worship in San Cristóbal de La Laguna that combines a Neoclassical facade with Gothic Revival elements, featuring three naves with ribbed vaults throughout its interior. The structure rises to approximately 42 meters in height and anchors the city's religious center with its distinctive twin-tower design.
The building's history began in 1511 with a small chapel that was replaced by a larger church in 1515. It gained cathedral status only in 1818 after the Nivar diocese was established.
The cathedral houses a collection of Byzantine icons, religious sculptures, and precious metalwork that reflects centuries of sacred craftsmanship from the Canary Islands. Visitors can explore these works in the building's museum and learn more about the local faith tradition.
The building sits at Plaza de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in the city center and is easily reached on foot. Visitors will find audio guides available on-site, and access is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and proper facilities throughout.
The structure was built between 1904 and 1915 and was among the first places of worship worldwide to use concrete and polypropylene fibers in its construction. These innovative building materials made it a notable example of early modern construction techniques applied to religious buildings.
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