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Iglesia de Santiago
Church of Santiago de los Caballeros
Templo Matriz y Arcipreztal de Santiago de Los Caballeros de Gáldar
Iglesia de Santiago, Gáldar, Gran Canaria.jpg
Iglesia de Santiago is located in Canary Islands
Iglesia de Santiago
Iglesia de Santiago
Location in Canary Islands
28°08′42″N 15°39′22″W / 28.14497°N 15.65609°W / 28.14497; -15.65609
Location Gáldar, Gran Canaria
Country Spain
Denomination Catholic
History
Dedication Saint James
Architecture
Functional status active
Heritage designation RI-51-0008728
Designated 1978
Architect(s) Diego Nicolás Eduardo [es]
Style Neoclassical
Groundbreaking 1778
Completed 1826
Administration
Diocese Diocese 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.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Iglesia Matriz de Santiago de Los Caballeros (Gáldar) para niños

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