Basilica of Candelaria

Weather :

Tags : Church & Cathedral

Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Planning a Trip? Ask Your Question

Also Refered As:

Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria

Basilica of Candelaria, Tenerife Overview

Basilica of Candelaria is a large church and a popular travel spot in Tenerife. People stop here to experience the distinctive architecture and participate in the regular services that take part here. Virgin here is a Black Madonna.

The Basilica of the Royal Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria is the first Marian shrine of the Canary Islands.One can also be a part of the formal religious processions that take place here. It is a Roman Catholic minor basilica that is located in the city of Candelaria on Tenerife islands. It is located almost 20km on the south of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria and was designed by Jose Enrique Marrero Regalado. The major features of the Basilica include the mural paintings that are found on the altar. Above the altar, there is a statue of the Virgin. There are daily prayers held regularly.

Read More on Basilica of Candelaria

Best Time To Visit Basilica of Candelaria

All round the year

Basilica of Candelaria Reviews

Your rating

Have a Question on Basilica of Candelaria?

Ask a question from the travellers who have
experience.