Castillo de San Cristóbal, 16th century castle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The square-shaped fortification incorporated four corner ramparts and was built using stone blocks at the base and masonry on the upper sections.
Construction of the primary defensive structure on Santa Cruz Bay began in 1575 under Governor Alvarez de Fonseca and entered service in January 1577.
The fortress served as the residence for Captains General and Governors, forming the center of military administration during its operational period.
The underground gallery beneath Plaza de España displays the remaining castle walls and hosts exhibitions about the defensive systems of Tenerife.
The Tiger Cannon, which caused the amputation of Admiral Nelson's right arm in 1797, stands as the centerpiece in the visitor facility.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Inception: 1575
Official opening: 2006
Website: http://museosdetenerife.org/mha-museo-de-historia-y-antropologia/evento/1308
GPS coordinates: 28.46683,-16.24747
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Iglesia de la Concepción
312 m
Cañón Tigre
60 m
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís
231 m
Señor de las Tribulaciones
231 m
Teatro Guimerá
314 m
Plaza del Príncipe
327 m
La Farola del Mar
332 m
Carta Palace
131 m
Palacio Insular de Tenerife
107 m
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
271 m
Casino de Tenerife
64 m
Triumph of the Candelaria
54 m
Monumento a los Caídos
38 m
Edificio Olympo
80 m
Chapel of Venerable Orden Tercera
263 m
Per Adriano
292 m
Centro de Interpretación „Castillo de San Cristóbal“
67 m
Pastor Canario
98 m
Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero
309 m
Courage
325 m
Old town of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
294 m
Sueño de los continentes
336 m
Fort of Saint Peter
281 m
Fuente de Plaza del Príncipe de Asturias
301 m
Fuente de la Plaza de la Candelaria
147 m
Arbórea
277 m
Bandstand
328 m
Fuente de la Alameda del Duque de Santa Helena
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