Capilla de las Lonjas - Puerto de la Cruz
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dtrebilc
N 28° 25.088 W 016° 32.966
28R E 348237 N 3144499
The small white chapel stands near to the port area of the town.
Waymark Code: WMQT41
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 03/26/2016
Views: 7
It was built by local fishermen in the area of Lonjas, where the fish markets used to be.
It was financed by fees for fishing off the coast of Africa.
A small date stone above the entrance indicates it was constructed in 1891, and is still in use today.
It is dedicated to the feast day of the Holy Cross on the 3rd May.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1891
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Street address of Church:
Capilla de las Lonjas
Calle de las Lonjas
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife Spain
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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