Religiösa platser på La Palma

Notable Religious Sites

La Palma's religious landscape is defined by colonial architecture, Mudejar-style coffered ceilings, and rare Flemish artworks. This collection features significant Catholic sites ranging from the island's primary pilgrimage destination, the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, to 16th-century Renaissance churches in Santa Cruz and rural hermitages in Garafía. Many of these structures house valuable Baroque altarpieces and terracotta figures that reflect the island's historical maritime connections with Northern Europe and mainland Spain.

Notable Religious Sites – Karta

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Sagrada Familia

A local Catholic church located in the municipality of Los Llanos de Aridane.

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Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves

The island's most significant pilgrimage site, housing the 14th-century terracotta image of the Virgin of the Snows, the patron saint of La Palma.

Rufus46 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria

A 16th-century church in Tijarafe featuring a notable Mudejar-style ceiling and a refined Baroque altarpiece.

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Iglesia de San José

Established in 1637 in Breña Baja, this historic parish church is a central religious landmark of the local municipality.

Tony Hisgett / CC BY 2.0

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Iglesia de El Salvador

A 16th-century Renaissance church in Santa Cruz de La Palma, distinguished by its impressive Mudejar coffered ceiling and ornate main altarpiece.

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Iglesia de San Antonio Abad

A single-nave 16th-century church in Fuencaliente, rebuilt in the 18th century following damage from volcanic eruptions.

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Barlovento

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario is the Catholic parish church of Barlovento, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a town on the island of La…

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Iglesia San Andrés Apóstol

One of the oldest religious structures on the island, dating to the early 16th century with well-preserved Mudejar architectural elements.

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Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari

Parish church in Las Manchas, showcasing traditional Canarian religious architecture.

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Nuestra Senora de Montserrat

A 16th-century church in San Andrés y Sauces housing valuable religious art with Flemish influences.

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Iglesia de San Sebastián

A small 16th-century hermitage located in the historic coastal village of San Andrés.

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Oratorio de San Miguel (Cruz del Gallo)

A small Catholic oratory located in the Puntagorda region.

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Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Local parish church in El Paso dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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Nuestra Señora de las Angustias

Located near the Angustias ravine, this 16th-century church is home to a significant Flemish altarpiece.

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Iglesea Santo Domingo Guzman

Catholic place of worship located in the Garafía municipality.

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Eremita de Santa Cecillia

Small rural hermitage situated in the southern municipality of Fuencaliente.

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Iglesia Sra. del Carmen

Catholic church serving the northern district of Santa Cruz de La Palma.

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Iglesia de Mirca

Parish church in the Mirca district, featuring traditional white-washed walls and stone accents.

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Iglesia de San Juan de Los Galguitos

Rural church located in the Los Galguitos area of San Andrés y Sauces.

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Ermita de Santa Lucia

A small historic hermitage in Puntallana, typical of the island's rural religious architecture.

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Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

The primary 16th-century parish church of Puntallana, featuring a traditional Canarian facade.

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Ermita San Bartolome

A historic hermitage in Puntallana dedicated to Saint Bartholomew.

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San Antonio del Monte

A significant pilgrimage site in Garafía, known for its annual traditional festival and surrounding forest park.

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Templo Parroquial Nuestra Señora de la Luz

A 16th-century church in Santo Domingo de Garafía, notable for its Mudejar ceiling and twin-nave construction.

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