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La Laguna old town
Suggested visit duration:
2-3 Hours
Amission Fee:
Free-Of-Charge access
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Category:
Sights & Landmarks
Official Website:
https://www.tripspoint.com/attraction/la-laguna-old-town
Opening hours:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round
La Laguna old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, situated in the center of San Sebastian de La Laguna city in the north of Tenerife Island. Linear layouts of its streets, colonial architecture and pedestrianized shopping area give a unique place this medieval part of the city. La Laguna old town’s architecture offers an unforgettable experience to the visitors.
A large number of people throng here annually to get acquaintance with the authentic architecture of the old town of La Laguna. What attracts people most among La Laguna’s old town is religious and historical buildings as well as other artistic sites. Buildings which are open to the public are cathedrals and La Iglesia de Cristo. Moreover, the convents of Santa Catalina, the palaces of Nava and Santa Clara are also sites of interest. Once a time La Lagina was the capital of Tenerife island and counted as its cultural capital too. The La Laguna hosts the University of La Laguna with about 30 000 students studying here, far away from the beaches and tropical South of Tenerife, so they can concentrate on learning.
Important places to visit in the La Laguna old town are the legendary house of Catalina Lercaro, Christ of La Laguna, Cathedral of La Laguna, or Amaro Pargo House - a famous pirate that was residing on the island in the past.
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