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Historic Churches of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria’s religious architecture spans five centuries, from the 15th-century Ermita de San Antonio Abad, where Christopher Columbus reportedly prayed, to the neoclassical Santa Ana Cathedral. The collection includes the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino, home to the island's patron saint, and the Neogothic San Juan Bautista in Telde. These sites showcase diverse styles including Mudejar, Baroque, and modern ecumenism, reflecting the island's historical role as a maritime crossroads.

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St. Ann Cathedral

The oldest church on the island built in a mixed yet impressive style.

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino

The Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino is a Catholic church and parish in Teror, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

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San Antonio Abad Church

Legend has it, that Christopher Columbus used to pray in this tiny Romanesque church for the success of his sailing journey.

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Basílica de San Juan Bautista

Located in Telde, this church features a Flemish altarpiece and a unique 16th-century Christ figure made from corn paste by the Purépecha people of Mexico.

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Church of Santiago de los Caballeros

The Church of Santiago de los Caballeros is a Catholic church and parish in Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

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Templo Ecumenico

This modern church is a peaceful haven in all the hustle and bustle of this touristic destination.

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Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves

Situated in Agaete's port, this chapel houses the 16th-century Flemish Triptych of Our Lady of the Snows, a significant work attributed to Joos van Cleve.

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Nuestra Señora del Socorro

This nice little church was built in the beginning of the 20th century.

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Iglesia de San Francisco

A 16th-century church in Telde’s historic district featuring a carved stone portal and a traditional Mudejar-style coffered ceiling.

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Iglesia de San Bartolomé de Tirajana

Located in the mountain village of Tunte, this parish church features three naves and a notable Mudejar-style ceiling.

Santa María de Guía

A National Historic-Artistic Monument with a neoclassical facade, housing significant religious sculptures by the renowned local artist José Luján Pérez.