Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

Local nameBasilica Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
LocationCandelaria, Spain

The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria is a Roman Catholic minor basilica, the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands, located in the municipality and city of Candelaria on the island of Tenerife. It is located some 20 km south of the island's capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria. Designed by architect José Enrique Marrero Regalado, it is listed as a Site of cultural interest by the Government of the Canary Islands.

The Virgin of Candelaria is a black Madonna.

Tags Roman CatholicNeoclassical ArchitectureInterior DecorationCatholicPlace of WorshipChristianShrineBasilicaChurchRegional HeritageHeritage
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Opening hours

Mon: 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tue - Sun: morning - 7:30 p.m.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Candelaria

Address Plaza Patrona De Canarias, 38530 Candelaria, Spain

Coordinates 28°21'4.456" N -16°22'11.687" E

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