Architecture sights in Canary Islands
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Basílica de la Virgen del Pino
Dominating the town square is the Basílica de la Virgen del Pino, a neoclassical 18th-century church, and home to Gran Canaria's patron saint. According to legend, the Virgin was spied atop a pine tree in the nearby forest in the 15th century, which turned Teror into a quasi-Fatima pilgrimage site. The church interior, a lavishly gilt-laden affair, sees the enthroned Virgen de la Nieve illuminated in her place of honour at the heart of a lavishly ornate altarpiece, surrounded by angels.
It's a pity about the piped religious music, but the sign to turn off your mobile phone is spot on, stating that 'you don't need a mobile to talk to God'.
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción was the island's first church - constructed in 1502 - and has subsequently undergone many changes. Elements of Gothic and plateresque styles can still be distinguished and the finely wrought wooden mudéjar ceilings are a delight. Climb the tower for stunning rooftop views.
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Iglesia de San Andrés
The Iglesia de San Andrés has its origins in 1515 and is one of the first churches the Spanish conquerors built on the island, though most of what you see today was built in the 17th century. Inside, take a look at the lavish baroque altarpieces and the coffered ceiling.
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Catedral
The Catedral was completely rebuilt in 1913. A fine baroque retable in the chapel is dedicated to the Virgen de los Remedios. There are some fine paintings by Cristóbal Hernández de Quintana, one of the islands' premier 18th-century artists.
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
The Iglesia de Santo Domingo, originally a hermitage and expanded in the 17th century, also contains paintings by de Quintana. Seek out the vivid murals painted in the 20th century by Mariano Cossío and Antonio González Suárez.
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Nuestra Señora de Montserrat
The grand church, Nuestra Señora de Montserrat is on the square and has some valuable Flemish artwork inside. Named for the patron of Catalunya, this church is evidence of the many Catalans who participated in the island's conquest.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
The ornate 1950s Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria sits at the edge of the town centre, overlooking a rocky beach and flanked by a plaza where nine huge statues of Guanche warriors stand guard.
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Church & Convent of Santo Domingo
At the heart of the original village, to the right as you enter from San Sebastián, are the 16th-century Church & Convent of Santo Domingo, with an intricately carved mudéjar ceiling.
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Ermita de San Fernando
Tucked among the restaurants and bars on Calle Los Pescadores, the simple Ermita de San Fernando church dates back to 1955. You can take a peek inside during Mass at 18:00 on Tuesday and Saturday.
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Iglesia de Santa María
The Iglesia de Santa María dates from 1620 and has a magnificent stone floor, wooden ceiling and elaborate baroque altar. Pirates destroyed its Gothic predecessor in 1593.
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Iglesia de San Sebastián
The Iglesia de San Sebastián, with its dome of 12 large windows (symbolising the 12 apostles), is considered one of the best examples of Canarian neoclassicism.
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Ermita de San Juan
Just off Plaza Charco is Iglesia de San Francisco, tacked on to tiny Ermita de San Juan, the oldest structure in town (built in 1599).
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Iglesia de Santa Ana
Just off the plaza is the Iglesia de Santa Ana, with a dominating white bell tower and original 16th-century doors.
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
Don't miss the gleaming white Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios built in the Canarian colonial style.
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Iglesia de la Concepción
The Iglesia de la Concepción is one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the entire archipelago.
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
The Iglesia de Santo Domingo has beautifully carved doors and a rich mudéjar ceiling.
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