Parque de la Puerta de Tierra — Garachico (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Spain
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N 28° 22.314 W 016° 45.919
28R E 327014 N 3139667
A small park around the former 16th century city gate of Garchico
Waymark Code: WMQZY3
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 04/21/2016
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On the 5th of May 1706, the lava of the Montaña del Estrecho (Volcán Garachico) buried the port of Garachico (at this time the most important and busiest on the island), destroying almost all buildings of the village. Here are standing the remains of the old city gate from the 16th century (Puerta de Tierra), all persons and goods had to pass though.
Behind the Plaza Juan Gonzalez de la Torre was created this small park with exotic plants around the old city gate, integrating parts of the old winery Hacienda de San Juan Degollado.
source: Turismo Garachico
Name: Parque de la Puerta de Tierra
Street Location: Plaza Juan Gonzalez de la Torre, 2
Local Municipality: Garachico
State/Province, etc.: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Country: Spain
Web Site: [Web Link]
Monuments/Statues: Cristóbal de Ponte, Rafael Alberti Merello
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Picnic Facilities: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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