Iglesia de San Jos茅 (Church of San Jose), Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Parish Church of San Jos茅 de Nazaret, is a stunning neoclassical landmark, designed by local architect Jos茅 Enrique Marrero Regalado and completed in 1930. The twin bell towers and simple facade reflect early 20th-century Canarian architecture, quietly standing out among modern buildings.
Step inside, and you鈥檒l discover revered images of Saint Joseph of Nazareth (the church's patron), the Christ of Medinaceli, the Virgin of the Dove, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You'll also find Orthodox-style icons and an exquisite oil painting of the Virgin of la Paloma.
Beyond its visual beauty, the church holds an impressive library with Latin-printed books and missals from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once used in liturgical celebrations before the Second Vatican Council.
Be sure to see the small plaza behind the church, Architect Enrique Marrero Regalado Square, where a statue of Saint John Bosco was added in 2016 for the 75th anniversary in the city of the Salesian community.
Step inside, and you鈥檒l discover revered images of Saint Joseph of Nazareth (the church's patron), the Christ of Medinaceli, the Virgin of the Dove, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You'll also find Orthodox-style icons and an exquisite oil painting of the Virgin of la Paloma.
Beyond its visual beauty, the church holds an impressive library with Latin-printed books and missals from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, once used in liturgical celebrations before the Second Vatican Council.
Be sure to see the small plaza behind the church, Architect Enrique Marrero Regalado Square, where a statue of Saint John Bosco was added in 2016 for the 75th anniversary in the city of the Salesian community.
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Iglesia de San Jos茅 (Church of San Jose) on Map
Sight Name: Iglesia de San Jos茅 (Church of San Jose)
Sight Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (See walking tours in Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (See walking tours in Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Sight Type: Religious
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