Sights in Tenerife
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Iglesia de San Francisco
A baroque church from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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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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Sitio Litre Garden
The Sitio Litre Garden boasts a luscious orchid collection and the town's oldest drago (dragon tree).
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Castillo de San Felipe
Outside the town centre there are some noteworthy spots, such as Castillo de San Felipe beside Playa Jardín.
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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 San Agustín
On the plaza's northeastern side is the Iglesia de San Agustín, a simple church with a pretty wooden ceiling.
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Convento de Santa Clara
Of the convents, the most interesting is Convento de Santa Clara. You can also visit its fine 16th-century chapel.
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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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Ayuntamiento
Opposite the tourist office on the Plaza Europa is the Ayuntamiento, which was a banana-packaging factory until 1973.
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Iglesia de San Marcos
In the centre of town you can see the Iglesia de San Marcos, which has an ornate silver high altar and a sacred museum .
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Risco Belle Aquatic Gardens
Risco Belle Aquatic Gardens is a tropical oasis is which sits in the heart of the Parque Taoro south of the town centre.
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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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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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Convento de Santa Catalina
The closed order in Convento de Santa Catalina is still active. It was on the verge of opening a religious museum at the time of research.
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Mariposario del Drago
This hot and sticky greenhouse full of exotic butterflies was closed for restoration at the time of research; check at the tourist office for an update.
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Casa de la Aduana
The tourist office is located in the Casa de la Aduana (built in 1620), the old customs house, where now you can also find quality arts and crafts for sale.
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Mirador de la Paz
Above town, the Mirador de la Paz is a square with great views where Agatha Christie was supposedly inspired to write the novel The Mysterious Mr Quin.
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Plaza España
Start your walking tour of the city at waterfront Plaza España. Look out for its controversial centrepiece: a memorial to the fallen of the 1936-39 civil war.
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Torreon de Ventoso
The Torreon de Ventoso is one of the better-kept historic buildings. The tower once formed part of the town's Augustine convent and was used to keep watch over the port.
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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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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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Jardín Botánico
Don't miss a visit to the Jardín Botánico, on the road out of town. Established in 1788, the botanical garden has thousands of plant varieties from all over the world.
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Centro de Arte La Recova
The Centro de Arte La Recova is housed in a former market, which makes for an interesting gallery space for the temporary exhibitions of contemporary Canarian and mainland-Spanish artists.
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Jungle Park
Away from the beaches, theme parks include Jungle Park, where the main show stars eagles that swoop dramatically over the crowd. You can also see hippos, crocodiles and other wild beasts here.
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Museo de Artesania Iberoamericana
Housed in the former Convento de Santo Domingo. Exploring the cultural relationship between the Canaries and the Americas, the museum exhibits musical instruments, ceramics and various artefacts.
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