Church of San Juan Bautista (Arucas) facts for kids
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Spanish: Parroquia Matriz de San Juan Bautista
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View of the main church's flank, showing its stonework, rose window, and a steeple
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 Arucas Church
Location in Canary Islands
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| 28°07′07″N 15°31′23″W / 28.1186°N 15.5230°W | |
| Location | Arucas, Gran Canaria |
| Country | Spain |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1515 |
| Founder(s) | Bishop Fernando Vázquez de Arce |
| Dedication | John the Baptist |
| Consecrated | 1917 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Years built | 68 |
| Groundbreaking | 1909 |
| Completed | 1977 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 4 |
| Materials | stone |
The Church of San Juan Bautista or Arucas Church, is a Catholic church located in the old town of Arucas, in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
Construction began on 19 March 1909, and took over 68 years. The church was opened for public worship in 1917, but the construction continued until 1977, when the church was completed. Due to the large dimensions, it is usually referred to as The Arucas Cathedral even though it is not a cathedral.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia Matriz de San Juan Bautista (Arucas) para niños
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