Church of Santiago de los Caballeros

Church in Gran Canaria, Spain
28°08′42″N 15°39′22″W / 28.14497°N 15.65609°W / 28.14497; -15.65609LocationGáldar, Gran CanariaCountrySpainDenominationCatholicWebsitejacobeogaldar.es/lugaresdeinteres/templodesantiagoHistoryDedicationSaint JamesArchitectureFunctional statusactiveHeritage designationRI-51-0008728Designated1978Architect(s)Diego Nicolás Eduardo [es]StyleNeoclassicalGroundbreaking1778Completed1826AdministrationDioceseDiocese of Canarias

The Church of Santiago de los Caballeros (Spanish: Iglesia Matriz de Santiago de Los Caballeros) is a Catholic church and parish in Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

Background

The present building in neoclassical style was built from 1778 to 1826. The full name is Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar. It is dedicated to James the Apostle.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol / Ciudad de Gáldar – Isla de Gran Canaria" (in Spanish). Diocese of Canarias. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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