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Tenerife

Architectural, Cultural sights in Tenerife

  1. Calle Carrera 66

    Calle San Agustín and the surrounding streets are lined with fine old houses. The distinctive blue façade of Calle Carrera 66 is the former home of surrealist painter Oscar Dominguez. Check out the window framed with a giant sardine-tin sculpture!

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  2. A

    Casa Iriarte

    Several Canarian mansions, many of them in poor repair, dot the town centre. The mid-18th-century Casa Iriarte, once the home of intellectual Tomás de Iriarte and the site of clandestine political meetings, has seen better days.

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  3. B

    Casa Lercaro

    The 17th-century Casa Lercaro is one of the Doce Casas, 12 historic Canary mansions that are one of La Orotava's most distinguishing features. It is now an upmarket restaurant, café and cervecería (beer bar).

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  4. Casa de los Capitanes

    Calle San Agustín and the surrounding streets are lined with fine old houses. The imposing Casa de los Capitanes is beside the ayuntamiento (town hall) and houses the tourist office.

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  5. Casa Salazar

    Calle San Agustín and the surrounding streets are lined with fine old houses. Peek into the tranquil patio of the Casa Salazar, nowadays home to the bishop of La Laguna.

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  6. C

    Casa del Turista

    Casa del Turista has similar features to Casa de los Balcomes but is less outstanding. A vast selection of local handicrafts are for sale, including embroidery and pottery.

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  7. Casa del Montañés

    Calle San Agustín and the surrounding streets are lined with fine old houses. Take a look inside Casa del Montañés.

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